Action Research Project Outline - Draft

Action Research Plan - Draft
Goal: To determine the effectiveness of online learning to recover credits for students who are behind their graduating cohort.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Meet with Site Supervisor for approval.	A. Duran   M. Aguilar	Start: 12-6-2010 End: 12-17-2010	CARE Tool	Agreement and approval of research project is confirmed.
Survey students on technology skills.	A. Duran   All students enrolled in Grad Lab	Start: 1-6-2011 End: 1-31-2011	Smarter Measure Survey http://tinyurl.com/txvsn20102011	Students email results and results are saved for later review
Determine sample size based on snapshot date of Feb 1st and 2nd.	A. Duran	Start: 2-1-2011 End: 2-2-2011	Microsoft Excel   Chancery Database Software	Sample is based on the following criteria: Need for credit recovery Current level of credits below acceptable ranges for the student's cohort year.
Survey selected student in a perception survey.	A. Duran   Selected students	Start: 2-3-2011 End:2-11-2011	Survey Monkey	Collection of perception data for later review and reporting related effects. It should also help explain discrepancies.
Input all selected students into database and track progress on a biweekly basis.	A. Duran   M. Aguilar	Start: 2-3-2011 End:2-11-2011	Microsoft Excel   APEX Learning Software	Dynamic document created within excel with the ability to record the needed data. Student information is saved into the template.
Provide supports for selected students.	A. Duran   Teachers of Record/Tutors	Start: 2-3-2011 End: 5-31-2011	Various intervention strategies	Social Studies, Math, and Science weekends made available. During class and after school tutoring made available. Weekly meetings with selected students on progress. Sticker charts and reward systems in place for students.
Compile final results	A. Duran	Start: 6-3-2011 End: 6-10-2011	Microsoft Excel   APEX Learning Software	Completed all data entry and ability to compare data for success rates based on previous standard of completion of at least a ½ credit, although true credit recovery is indicated by completion of a full credit or more.
Report findings to peer group	A. Duran	Start: June 2011 End: June 2011	Microsoft Powerpoint	Report made to campus principals/administration/counselors.   Report also made at the district level to peers also involved in the same initiative.

 

Format based on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools

(Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)