Modified Action Plan

First I would like to thank all of you who made input regarding the first draft of this Action Research Plan.  It is a much better plan now thanks to all of your recommendations and comments.  Secondly, if you think of any other suggestions, please post a comment with your suggestions.  They really are very helpful.  Now, onto the Plan!


Action Plan

Analyzing data – Data will be gathered by giving surveys to students about how much they feel like they are engaged in the lessons during a typical day. Teachers will be given ISTE's NET-T as a pre-test and after all the training has been completed near the end of the year as a post-test.

Developing deeper understanding – A Technology Leadership Team will be formed and will continually offer ideas for additional training and ways the training can be improved throughout the program. Additionally, surveys will be completed at the end of each training session to evaluate how effective that particular training was.

Engaging in Self-Reflection – I will continue to work on my leadership weaknesses throughout this research.

Exploring Programmatic Patterns – The Technology Leadership Team will look at identifying data patterns, gaps, and will seek ways to address equity issues.

Determining direction – The technology Leadership Team will work collaboratively to address action research questions, monitoring progress, and assessing achievement.

Taking action for school improvement – Mini-lessons will be held throughout the school year on various technology topics including technology available on the campus and web 2.0 tools. The topics of the mini-lessons will be guided by the Technology Leadership Team who will take suggestions from all staff.  The covered tool will be expected to be used in a class lesson within the following two weeks.

Sustaining improvement – The mini-lessons will continue year after year to address new and emerging technologies. We will also use them as refresher courses to others and give opportunities for other teachers to teach the lessons.


The timeline and other details:

Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
1. Form a Technology Leadership Team (TLT)	Kubala	Start: 11/01/12 End: 11/05/12	People	3 – 5 People who are interested in helping other staff learn more about technology.
2. Survey Staff using ISTE's NET-T plus additional questions created by the TLT	Technology Leadership Team (TLT), All Staff on Campus	11/05/12 11/15/12	ISTE's NET-T	Goal of 75% of staff returns completed survey
3. Evaluate Survey, Set Goals for Technology Use	TLT	11/15/12 12/07/12	Completed Surveys	Set no more than 3 goals for campus technology use
4. TLT will meet to plan implementation of mini-lessons during January.	TLT	11/15/12 12/14/12		Plan at least 3 mini-lessons for the month of January
5. TLT gives at least 3 mini-lessons each month	TLT	01/07/13 05/10/13	TLT	Surveys will be handed out at the end of each mini-lesson to determine the effectiveness of that particular lesson.  A lesson plan using the tool will be expected to be created by the teacher within two weeks following the training.
6. TLT will meet at least once per month to determine upcoming lessons for the month	TLT	01/07/13 04/10/13	TLT and surveys from each mini-lesson	Have plans setup for the next month
7. Survey Staff using ISTE's NET-T plus additional questions created by the TLT	Kubala	05/10/13 05/24/13	TLT and completed ISTE's NET-T
8. Review Results of all Surveys and plan for the following year	TLT	05/10/13 06/01/13	TLT	Have a plan in place for next school year with improvements in place from lessons learned this school year.
9. Report Findings	Kubala	07/01/13	Information gathered from TLT	Share data with Site Coordinator, Staff, District, and all interested parties.