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Plan the questions, Set the foundation

11/29/2017

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Blended learning is the topic of my action research.  Specifically, I am interested in collecting data on how students are affected when they are provided choices with how they learn the content.  Students are given the option to watch videos that I have created, or follow along with teacher-led instruction.  This allows students opportunities for students to work at their own pace, or have individualized instruction with the teacher.

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Relevant Research

11/21/2017

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Action research is different from traditional research for multiple reasons.  Traditional research relies on educational strategies that have worked in the past (Mertler, 2016). Traditional research places emphasis on past strategies, and there is no guarantee that old strategies will be the most effective solution.  Traditional research is usually performed by college professors and there is a lack of consideration of a teacher’s typical daily activities. Often the research is not relevant to the specific teacher’s classroom.  Action research allows educators to provide information relevant to their specific school and classes.  This is an ongoing process, investigating specific problems that the educator is looking to improve.  To be the most effective for our students we must relate what is currently benefiting our students, not what has worked in the past.  If we focus our energy on what worked years previously, we may not be challenging students to the full potential.  ​

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Collaboration Station

11/2/2017

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I have included annotated references that will be included in my literature review.

Boccella, K. (2015). In Spring City, Pa., Hybrid Learning Sends Test Scores Soaring. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved from http://www.govtech.com/education/In-Spring-City-Pa-Hybrid-Learning-Sends-Test-Scores-Soaring.html
This school based in Spring City, PA, have seen positive results with a hybrid learning environment. With this style of learning, students rotate between stations, allowing teachers to work with small groups and individual students.  The test scores have improved by 24 percent in math, 20 points in reading, and 27 points in science.


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  • Education Blog
    • Measuring Strategy & Connecting >
      • Research Action Outline
      • Updated Literature Review
      • Research Action Plan
    • Growth Mindset >
      • Growth & Grit, but not Magic
      • Professional Learning Networks
      • Manifesto
    • Crucial Conversations >
      • Why, How & What
      • 4DX
      • Influencing Change
    • Connecting the Dots >
      • Significant Learning Environments
      • Learning Philosophy
      • Learning Goals
      • Understanding by Design
  • Projects
    • Connecting & Communicating >
      • Professional Learning
      • Professional Learning Plan
    • Blended Learning >
      • Resources for Blended
      • Innovation Plan
      • Implementation Plan
      • Literature Review
      • Improvements to Blended
    • Instructional Design >
      • Course Outline
      • Reflection & Analysis
    • Capstone >
      • COVA
      • Innovation Project Reflection
    • Digital Citizenship >
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