Publishing Your WorkJanuary Support Session

Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Jody Clevenjody.cleven@dpi.nc.gov

919.699.9870

Beth Edwardselizabeth.edwards@dpi.nc.gov

252-916-6842

Jennifer Bassjennifer.bass@dpi.nc.gov

252-333-7717

Norms of Virtual Support• Minimize outside distractions.• Be attentive and participate in all activities.• Keep yourself muted when not talking.• Notify the presenter if you are having

technical difficulties by raising your hand.• Use the chat bar on your dashboard to ask

questions.

Meeting OutcomesDuring today’s session you will:• review upcoming module requirements

and dues dates;

• review requirements for publishing your work on your wiki; and

• watch a video tutorial that details how to publish each section of your wiki.

Upcoming Module Requirements

Publishing Your ResearchLength

• There is no set length for any page of the wiki, except the abstract.

• As a rule, be sure that you have addressed the prompts fully and that you have explained your project in sufficient detail that another teacher who wants to replicate what you've done could do so.

Publishing Your ResearchSchedule

• There is no set schedule for completing any one section of the wiki.

• All work must be completed by May 15.• Be sure to leave yourself time for revision

and, if desired, for peer review!

Publishing Your Research• Each of the prompts below appear as

default text on the pages of your wiki:– Abstract– Overview and Background– Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation– Deliverables

• You can delete the prompts when you post your work.

Abstract• The abstract should be approximately 150–200

words and include the following:– The subject of the research (students, grade level,

subject area, etc.) and why it is important to you.– A description of the problem and objectives.– A summary of the data collected and method of

analysis.– A summary of your findings and recommendations.

• The abstract should give the reader enough information to decide whether or not they want to explore this wiki more thoroughly.

Overview and Background• Area of focus statement (developed earlier

in the course)

• Context of your study– Introduce yourself, your students, and the

context of your teaching. Talk briefly about:• yourself• your students• your school, community, or situation

Overview and Background• Purpose of your project

– What did you hope to accomplish?– Explain your desired outcomes. – What change or changes did you hope to see?

• Importance– Why was achieving this change important to you?

• The activity– Describe what you did to produce the desired

innovation or change.

Overview and Background• Problem of practice question

– What was/were your research question(s)?– This should be brief, focused, and clear.

• Professional Article Summary (completed earlier in the course)

Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation

• Data collection and sources– How do you collect your data and from whom

did you collected it?

• Data analysis and interpretation– What did you find and what do you think it

means?

Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation

• Recommendations and Conclusions– Reflect on the instructional change and professional

learning associated with your project.• What were the implications of your study for your

classroom, students and practice?• If you did the same action research again, what would you

change?• What are the implications of your study for other

classrooms and other teachers?• What are the implications of your study for further action

research to improve student learning?• How did your action research project develop your skills

and knowledge as a professional educator?

Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation

• Appendix– This is an optional page on which you can add

or attach any resources associated with this project that don't fit elsewhere on the wiki.

– For example, you may include your action research plan or samples of student work.

Deliverables• School-Based Presentation

– Provide an artifact or documentation of your presentation. This could include the meeting agenda, a power point presentation, and/or your reflections or follow-ups from the information session.

• District- or State-Level Presentation– Provide an artifact or documentation of your

presentation. This could include the meeting agenda, a power point presentation, and/or your reflections or follow-ups from the session.

Deliverables• Reflection: Professional Learning

Experience– Reflect on the experience of doing action

research. • What was the impact of your experience on a

personal level? at the school level? • Consider how both the process and the outcomes

have affected, or will continue to affect, your work as a teacher.

Putting the Pieces Together

http://www.screencast.com/t/kQLAJAkTicGp

Questions?