What is the question I would like to research over the next eight weeks?

9/21/2013

Oh barnacles! I don’t know. I turned in my classroom for a suitcase with wheels packed with buttons and cords and am continually scratching at my head trying to come up with a meaningful action research plan that can support my department and meet the objectives laid out in the syllabus.

So, there are many of you that have great ideas and want to work together with other ambitious professionals to find out what works best and implement it.

I’ll be your Huckleberry. (Honestly, I don’t remember where I heard that phrase but I love it.)

If you have an idea that incorporates games, apps, video conferencing, or any other tech related item to the new standards, I would be game in adopting this plan and offer all of my knowledge and the knowledge of five other tech teachers in my department. Any idea would be great. I very much want to collaborate with others on this. In conclusion...help me...help you.

chris carlson

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Jamie link

9/22/2013 05:54:38 am

Hi Chris,

I just listened to your video and even though my research project does not focus on technology I did have an idea. Have you considered doing a research project on Flipped Learning/Flipped Classroom and the use of screenplay? I first learned about this new style of teaching from Professor Chip McMillan who provided us with wonderful examples (he would be a great resource if you decided to go this route). The idea was born from Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams who preferred to spend classroom time interacting with students instead of lecturing. The idea is for students to view educational videos at home (the lecture portion) and conduct experiments/discussions/projects (traditionally the "homework") inside the classroom.

"What is Flipped Learning? Flipped Learning occurs when direct instruction is moved from the group teaching space to the individual learning environment. Class time is then used for higher order, active problem solving by students and one-to-one or small group interactions with the teacher. Educators are embracing Flipped Learning in elementary and secondary schools for all subjects."

I think this would be a great way to include all of the technology you're interested in while researching a cutting edge technique. If you are interested you can learn more at http://flippedlearning.org/FLN the official website for Flipped Learning.

Cheers!
Jamie

chris

9/22/2013 06:07:51 pm

Thanks Jamie,
I used a focus group using Khan Academy under the "flipped classroom" guidelines for a focus study last year and I was very intrigued. However, I'm currently without classroom and have taken a position as an Instructional Tech Teacher so I'm now a trainer. I think the idea makes sense when all things at home are created equal. What I really like about it is how much time it offers students for application. Many students from our schools do not go home to an environment where applying their knowledge can be successful. However, many parents tell or allow their kids to watch tv. Hey, might as well be Khan Academy of some other screen cast.

chris

9/24/2013 11:34:23 am

"Do teachers learn as effectively using Tailored video tutorials/video conf. vs. 1-on-1

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