Updated Research Plan

Inquiry
Can online interactive technology improve classroom performance and standardized test scores in AP classes and mathematics classes?

Goals
The main goal of this research is to improve the AP program and mathematics scores within the school and the district through the integration of online interactive technology. In the event that a dramatic improvement is observed, we can subsequently apply similar techniques to other subjects.

Activities
Activities include but are not restricted to course Wikis through the district’s Moodle account, online quizzes through Skyward or School World, and digital Vidcasts of teacher’s in-class lessons available online. Professional Development time would have to be allotted to disseminate the information to fellow teachers.

Resources and Tools
As an AP Statistics teacher, I have access to software like Fathom and TI Nspire software that is designed specifically for data analyzation. Additionally, all teachers have access to School World, for quizzing their students and completing surveys for my research. The technology department has offered to purchase Bluetooth headsets for all teachers willing to volunteer to help in audio application for teacher vidcasts. Many teachers will have Promethean software or Interwrite software that will allow for video capture of their lessons.

Draft Timeline
August, 2010 – September, 2010
I will develop the technologies in my classroom to create easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement instructions for the other AP teachers.
October, 2010
I will conduct training for the AP teachers and other interested faculty.
October, 2010 – May, 2011
I will check in with my fellow AP teachers and assess my own students and their progress.
May, 2011
TAKS scores come in.
June / July, 2011
AP test scores come in.

Persons Responsible
Ultimately, I will be the responsible individual in the research, but the AP teachers will have to be responsible for following through in their part as well.

Monitoring Process
I will have the teachers write brief reflections on a regular basis as well as complete questionnaires at the end of each semester to gauge progress.

Assessment Instruments
I shall use surveys, students’ grades, and AP test scores to gauge any significant change as a result of technology integration and implementation.