The Evolving Classroom
Published on Dec 08, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
teacher instruction
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The research team
Timothy Devlin, Charles Feldhaus & Kristin Bentrem
Who conducted study?
Where are they from?
Where are they from?
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The Participants
Middle School Technology Class
6 classes of Tech Ed students in urban middle school.
Self selected
Self selected
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Mixed Methods
Action Research
Action research by teachers for teachers. Combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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survey results
quantitative
Rating 1-10 on their understanding of the instructions.
Perception...
Perception...
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observation checklist
quantitative
Three areas of observation:
1. How many questions were asked?
2. How many non-three person groups were formed?
3. The # of student requests for different materials.
1. How many questions were asked?
2. How many non-three person groups were formed?
3. The # of student requests for different materials.
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Focus group
qualitative
Only 22 students in total.
One class from each instructional delivery method.
Motivation was pizza.
Feelings...perceptions...
overcoming barriers...
One class from each instructional delivery method.
Motivation was pizza.
Feelings...perceptions...
overcoming barriers...
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Strengths
- referred to other sources
- task described in detail
- recommendations for further study
- results could inform practice
If the motivation was to get new tech for this school...findings could be used to support this.
limitations
- lack of statistical analysis
- lack of clear focus
- generalizations
- contradictions
"Technology in the classroom promotes engagement, more interest in subject matter and better understanding of complex subjects."
