Here is the link to the IRB application, the consent form, and the survey that I want to hand out to parents.
http://web.me.com/heididacio/Instructional_Technology/ETEC_644.html
I'm still confused about the consent form. If you are using people on the DVD, school staff, does that need IRB approval? This isn't technically part of the research, but this is the development phase already. The IRB is for the actual research that is going to be done...right?
Any thoughts? Thanks :)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Data Collection & IRB work
Okay, I'm working hard to get this IRB application done so that all the data will be legit and within the time frame that is given on the application. I'm on lightning speed trying to get this done before school gets out and just feel like I am on a real time crunch. I'm really ambiguous as to whether or not I need to provide certain information on the IRB application. Anyone done yet so I can see if I'm on the right page?
Well, on a good note, I met with my principal today to get her approval and told her I would be writing a letter for her to sign, giving me permission to do the study at the school. She loves the whole idea that I am doing and is so supportive. :)
Well, on a good note, I met with my principal today to get her approval and told her I would be writing a letter for her to sign, giving me permission to do the study at the school. She loves the whole idea that I am doing and is so supportive. :)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Session 7 (masters proposal)
It's funny how when you work on a certain assignment your ideas on your project begin to change. I definitely made some changes that would work better with the ADDIE and for my school. A lot needs to be done before school gets out. YIKES! Here is the proposal:
Introduction
Building communication between the school, home and community has been a key component for student achievement. There is a need for this relationship because of the expectations that are demanded upon the students. With continuous reinforcement of these expectations at school and in the home, everyone has a part in producing an effective school.
At Urbita Elementary School, a number of opportunities are given for parents to participate in and learn more about the expectations of the students for academic and social achievement. The problem that occurs is that a number of these parents are unable to attend or choose not to. If the parents can’t make it to the school, then the school needs to make it into the homes. That is why a DVD is needed to provide the information that is vital for student success. The purpose of this DVD is to present the information from the school and to answer repeated questions that parents have.
This project will seek to develop this digital presentation using an instructional design process and will attempt to measure the effectiveness of building this relationship, communicating the expectations of both the school and the home, leading to the goal of student achievement.
Literature Review
The three areas of literature that will inform this investigation are positive communication between the home, school, and community, high expectations for all students, and teacher collaboration.
Method
The analysis phase of this project will include focus group discussions at staff meetings, interviewing and surveying. First, gathering information from teachers at staff meetings will begin the analysis phase, seeking information to determine the content that might be presented in the delivery.
Interviewing will be done with the school’s staff to determine specific standards and expectations needed for the school as a whole and at grade level. The decisions made by the staff will determine what information will be included in the digital presentation.
Parent surveys will be developed to determine what information is needed and wanted from the parents of the students.
This information, along with the research reviewed in chapter 2 will inform the development process. A DVD will be created and tested by the administrator, staff, and selected parents. Subject matter experts specializing in graphics and editing will be asked to evaluate the quality of the presentation, making improvements with the given suggestions. Through this testing, modifications will be made to the alpha prototype.
Once the alpha prototype has been tested and improved to the point that the developer is confident of its potential effectiveness, the DVD will emerge into its beta test stage. It will be given to one family for each classroom that will be selected by the teacher. With the DVD, a survey will be given for parents to evaluate the effectiveness of the information and presentation.
Full implementation will take place with the return of the evaluations. The DVD will then be given to all families who attend Urbita Elementary School.
Conclusion
This project will seek to develop a DVD that families can review to understand the expectations needed by both the staff and families at Urbita Elementary School. This digital presentation will help to communicate the expectations of both the school and the home, leading towards the purpose of student achievement.
The ADDIE instructional design model, along with rapid prototyping will be used for this project. The project is expected to commence in June 2009 and end in September of 2009.
I understand, affirm and agree that it is my responsibility to transfer my completed thesis to my first reader no later than 60 days prior to the format review deadline as established by Graduate Studies in order to avoid delays which might lead to my missing the format review deadline.
Introduction
Building communication between the school, home and community has been a key component for student achievement. There is a need for this relationship because of the expectations that are demanded upon the students. With continuous reinforcement of these expectations at school and in the home, everyone has a part in producing an effective school.
At Urbita Elementary School, a number of opportunities are given for parents to participate in and learn more about the expectations of the students for academic and social achievement. The problem that occurs is that a number of these parents are unable to attend or choose not to. If the parents can’t make it to the school, then the school needs to make it into the homes. That is why a DVD is needed to provide the information that is vital for student success. The purpose of this DVD is to present the information from the school and to answer repeated questions that parents have.
This project will seek to develop this digital presentation using an instructional design process and will attempt to measure the effectiveness of building this relationship, communicating the expectations of both the school and the home, leading to the goal of student achievement.
Literature Review
The three areas of literature that will inform this investigation are positive communication between the home, school, and community, high expectations for all students, and teacher collaboration.
Method
The analysis phase of this project will include focus group discussions at staff meetings, interviewing and surveying. First, gathering information from teachers at staff meetings will begin the analysis phase, seeking information to determine the content that might be presented in the delivery.
Interviewing will be done with the school’s staff to determine specific standards and expectations needed for the school as a whole and at grade level. The decisions made by the staff will determine what information will be included in the digital presentation.
Parent surveys will be developed to determine what information is needed and wanted from the parents of the students.
This information, along with the research reviewed in chapter 2 will inform the development process. A DVD will be created and tested by the administrator, staff, and selected parents. Subject matter experts specializing in graphics and editing will be asked to evaluate the quality of the presentation, making improvements with the given suggestions. Through this testing, modifications will be made to the alpha prototype.
Once the alpha prototype has been tested and improved to the point that the developer is confident of its potential effectiveness, the DVD will emerge into its beta test stage. It will be given to one family for each classroom that will be selected by the teacher. With the DVD, a survey will be given for parents to evaluate the effectiveness of the information and presentation.
Full implementation will take place with the return of the evaluations. The DVD will then be given to all families who attend Urbita Elementary School.
Conclusion
This project will seek to develop a DVD that families can review to understand the expectations needed by both the staff and families at Urbita Elementary School. This digital presentation will help to communicate the expectations of both the school and the home, leading towards the purpose of student achievement.
The ADDIE instructional design model, along with rapid prototyping will be used for this project. The project is expected to commence in June 2009 and end in September of 2009.
I understand, affirm and agree that it is my responsibility to transfer my completed thesis to my first reader no later than 60 days prior to the format review deadline as established by Graduate Studies in order to avoid delays which might lead to my missing the format review deadline.
Monday, May 18, 2009
IRB application
Questions...can anyone answer?
1. When filling out the number of participants, what if you aren't exactly sure how many? I know I am going to be interviewing the principal and teachers, but the surveys are going to be available to all the parents at our school. The more that fill them out, the better. So there is no set number.
2. If I am planning on making a DVD, wherein the staff is going to be on the DVD, do I need consent forms? This technically isn't part of the research collection, it is just what is going to be involved with the DVD. All of this comes after the research.
Any answers are appreciated!
1. When filling out the number of participants, what if you aren't exactly sure how many? I know I am going to be interviewing the principal and teachers, but the surveys are going to be available to all the parents at our school. The more that fill them out, the better. So there is no set number.
2. If I am planning on making a DVD, wherein the staff is going to be on the DVD, do I need consent forms? This technically isn't part of the research collection, it is just what is going to be involved with the DVD. All of this comes after the research.
Any answers are appreciated!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Session 6
I had a chance to meet with Dr. Newberry and fellow classmates today at the pizza parlor. Valuable information was shared and I found out that the IRB needs to be done ASAP if I want to get surveys done before school is out.
FYI: Before filling out the IRB, you need to do the coursework for CITI (The program for the protection of human research subjects). It's a bit time consuming to read the information and take the quizzes, so I suggest that you start right away.
But reading the information really helped me to think about my project, paying close attention to the protection of the human subjects that I will be needing. Interesing information!
FYI: Before filling out the IRB, you need to do the coursework for CITI (The program for the protection of human research subjects). It's a bit time consuming to read the information and take the quizzes, so I suggest that you start right away.
But reading the information really helped me to think about my project, paying close attention to the protection of the human subjects that I will be needing. Interesing information!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Session 5 (Thesis update)
WOW...that was difficult. After reading so many articles, books, frameworks, etc., and writing 23 pages of the literature review, I am finally done for now. I know I want to do some tweaking to the last focus area. I know I will continue to look for research, but I know I don't want to go overboard, or my final thesis might be over 300 pages. HAHA.
How did everyone do? Well, if you are not finished, keep going. It will be done soon :)
I will post my latest update on my thesis on my website soon tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Literature Review: Take 2
Okay...I've just written 5 pages of my literature review, and I've only gotten through my introduction and almost half of my first focus area. This is going to be long...
- Helpful Hints: once I cite anybody's work, I immediately put that reference in the back
- Difficulties: keeping track of the quotes I read earlier and want to use. I spent almost a half hour looking for a particular quote. I never found it and now I'm wondering if I ever read it, or it was something I stirred up subconsciously because it sounded good....HMMM? I'm losing it!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Literature Review: Take 1
I finally have an introduction to my literature review, leading into my three focus areas. Does anyone know if we are supposed to directly tie in our project throughout the literature review? Or do we save that discussion for another chapter? Any advice would be apprecaited :)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Pfau Library
I just got back from the library, collecting a few more resources for the literature review. The lady at the information desk really helped me in finding key articles and tips to researching. I found specific quotes and research that related directly to my review. Good day at the library, have more than enough literature...now it's time to write!
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