Tuesday, March 16, 2010

WEEK 3 APPLICATION: Intro to Educational Research



Application: Writing the Research Questions...

I plan to determine if using technology in the elementary classroom will increase student's skills in communication and collaboration.

Who: 4th grade students in a low income community

What: educational technology and educational technology tools

Why: Impacts on students in the classroom and what advancements they gained towards communication and collaboration
QUESTIONS...
What kinds of technology are beneficial for students in the classroom and out of the classroom?
This question would be quantitaive with quasi experimental
How are students best prepared to use technology when resources are not readily available and they lack experience with technology tools?
This question would be interactive qualitative method
What technology tools best assist students with communication and collaboration in and out of school?
This question would be quantitative research with quasi experimental.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

GENERAL PROBLEM STATEMENT

MY GENERAL PROBLEM STATEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS...

I have chosen to evaluate the importance of technology in the classroom focusing on educational programs and classroom technology aids that will be able to prepare students for 21st century skills.

Who: 4th grade students in a low income community

What: educational technology and educational technology tools

Why: Impacts on students in the classroom and what advancements they gained towards 21st century skills

Friday, March 12, 2010

EDUC-6653 Introduction to Educational Research ~ BLOG


I am happy to be part of the BLOGGERS Group for this course! I feel that I can get much more advice from my classmates and be able to be more effective in corresponding on topics. I hope to gain lots of ideas and receive feedback. Happy Spring!