GOAL:
Are students in grades K-5 receiving adequate keyboarding instruction in order to meet the Technology Applications TEKS for keyboarding?
What type of instruction ensures that students will master the Technology Applications TEKS for keyboarding?
Setting the Foundation - Meet with mentor and site supervisor to discuss research topics. Timeline: July 19-29, 2010.
Analyzing Data - Review literature, interview teachers at all grade levels to get their opinions, survey other districts regarding their elementary keyboarding programs using Survey Monkey, and research possible keyboarding software to implement in our district. Timeline: August 13-27, 2010.
Developing Deeper Understanding - Go over the interview data, summarize survey data, and determine the keyboarding student groups for keyboarding instruction. Timeline: August 13-27, 2010.
Engaging in Self-Reflection - Questions I will respond to on my blog (Timeline: August 27, 2010):
- Is this a feasible research project?
- What issues stand in the way of implementation?
- Why is this topic important to research?
- What are the possible outcomes?
Exploring Programmatic Patterns - Meet with site supervisor, elementary principal, and two elementary teachers to discuss outcomes. Timeline: August 31, 2010.
Determining Direction - Meet with site supervisor and elementary principal to go over action research plan. Timeline: August 31, 2010.