Action Research Project

1. Action Research Project PET 489 Student Teaching Seminar

2. Action Research defined… A reflective process of progressive problem-solving to improve the way one manages instructional issues or challenges.

3. Action Research Project Criteria • Plan, implement, assess, and evaluate the use of an assigned instructional technology within one class of K-12 learners during your physical education student teaching placement – please ask your cooperating teacher to help identify the group of students you will work with. The process will be documented in part through the completion of three written project updates. • The instructional technology must be used to enhance student learning in relation to one or more NASPE content standards for physical education • Meaningful integration of assigned instructional technology across an entire physical education unit. During the involved physical education lessons, the TC organizes learning experiences that require K-12 learners to use or interact with the technology. • Collection and presentation of data that illustrate the effects of the technology integration project on variables such as student learning and student motivation. The TC needs to assess the impact of the project on student learning (product) and evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional technology use (process).

4. Fall 2013 Technologies Things to consider in the Planning Stage: • Instructional content • Grade level • Assigned technology • Capabilities: What information can be retrieved, produced, or shared with your technology? • Familiarity: How familiar are you and your students with this type of technology? • Possibilities: How can you and/or your students use the technology to enhance learning? • Purpose of project

5. Action Research Project Updates • Prompt 1 Planning Stage: Upload your progress update to www.Livetext.com prior to Week 3, 11 • Prompt 2 Action Stage:Upload your progress update to www.Livetext.com prior to Week 5, 13 • Prompt 3 Results Stage:Upload your progress update to www.Livetext.com prior to Week 7,16 Must earn a rating of Target or Acceptable rating on Project Updates, if Update is rated as Needs Improvement, it will be returned for a re-submission. Draft of Poster (electronic version) due in Seminar Week 7, 16 Printed Poster due in Seminar Week 8, 17

6. Action Research Project Criteria • Plan, implement, assess, and evaluate the use of an assigned instructional technology within one class of K-12 learners during your physical education student teaching placement – please ask your cooperating teacher to help identify the group of students you will work with. The process will be documented in part through the completion of three written project updates. • The instructional technology must be used to enhance student learning in relation to one or more NASPE content standards for physical education • Meaningful integration of assigned instructional technology across an entire physical education unit. During the involved physical education lessons, the TC organizes learning experiences that require K-12 learners to use or interact with the technology. • Collection and presentation of data that illustrate the effects of the technology integration project on variables such as student learning and student motivation. The TC needs to assess the impact of the project on student learning (product) and evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional technology use (process).

7. NASPE/AAHPERD K-12 Physical Education Standards Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

8. Action Research Project Criteria • Plan, implement, assess, and evaluate the use of an assigned instructional technology within one class of K-12 learners during your physical education student teaching placement – please ask your cooperating teacher to help identify the group of students you will work with. The process will be documented in part through the completion of three written project updates. • The instructional technology must be used to enhance student learning in relation to one or more NASPE content standards for physical education • Meaningful integration of assigned instructional technology across an entire physical education unit. During the involved physical education lessons, the TC organizes learning experiences that require K-12 learners to use or interact with the technology. • Collection and presentation of data that illustrate the effects of the technology integration project on variables such as student learning and student motivation. The TC needs to assess the impact of the project on student learning (product) and evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional technology use (process).

10. Action Research Project Criteria • Plan, implement, assess, and evaluate the use of an assigned instructional technology within one class of K-12 learners during your physical education student teaching placement – please ask your cooperating teacher to help identify the group of students you will work with. The process will be documented in part through the completion of three written project updates. • The instructional technology must be used to enhance student learning in relation to one or more NASPE content standards for physical education • Meaningful integration of assigned instructional technology across an entire physical education unit. During the involved physical education lessons, the TC organizes learning experiences that require K-12 learners to use or interact with the technology. • Collection and presentation of data that illustrate the effects of the technology integration project on variables such as student learning and student motivation. The TC needs to assess the impact of the project on student learning (product) and evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional technology use (process).

11. Evidence of Impact on Student Learning & Motivation

12. Results Section Samples 1 2 3 4 5 Low Medium High (week 4) 1 2 3 4 5 Low Medium High

13. Data Representation Sample 1 Look closely at this chart, what information does it provide to a reader? What improvements might assist the reader in interpreting these data? The same data represented in a different format. CHART TITLE ? AXIS LABEL (with units) 1 2 3 4 AXIS LABEL (with units)

14. Data Representation Sample 2 Look closely at this table, what information does it provide to a reader? What improvements might assist the reader in interpreting these data? The same data represented in a different format. Student time spent in MVPA during a 60-minute Tennis lesson TABLE TITLE Label units within cells Consider proper placement of information Clear cell labels Consider if group or individual data would be most helpful for your reader

15. Data Representation Sample 3 Look closely at this pie chart, what information does it provide to a reader? What improvements might assist the reader in interpreting these data? The same data represented in a different format. CHART TITLE Section Labels No need to include “total sent home” as it skews a pie chart that is designed to reflect 100%

16. Making Connections Purpose of Project NASPE Standard(s)/ Learning Objectives Instructional & Learning Activities Student Outcome Data (technology generated) Were standards & objectives met? Why or Why not? Interpretation of Student Learning Data What worked? What did not work?

17. Plagiarism Does Not Pass