Download
1 / 4
50 likes | 182 Vues
This action research project involves a group of six 1st graders at P.S. 282 over three weeks. Writing assignments, conducted on wifi-enabled iPads using Google Docs, will assess the impact of the new ELA program, ReadyGen, on the quantity, quality, and enjoyment of writing. Pre- and post-tests will measure changes in students' writing, attitudes, and enjoyment of writing both in school and at home. Preliminary findings indicate a surprising lack of correlation between household technology and student usage, while attitudes towards writing show a positive relationship with enjoyment.
E N D
RESEARCH DESIGN: This action research project will be conducted on a group of six 1st Graders at P.S. 282 • Writing assignments by group, in a three-week period (Mondays & Wednesdays starting 11/4/13), will be examined as the class begins the new ELA (evidence-based) program called ReadyGen. • Written assignments will be done on wifi-enabled iPads. • On each iPad, students will be directed to a blank document page within the group’s Google Docs page: PS.282.db@gmail.com. Goal: To determine whether the quantity, quality, and enjoyment of writing improves with the inclusion of technology over time. A Pre-test (O) and post-test (O) will consist pre- and post- surveys. Treatment (X) will consist of ReadyGen writing assignments set by co-operating teacher.Design Representation: OXO
The finding from this data was most surprising from the pre-survey. I hypothesized that the more technology found in a household, the more usage students would get out of them. But based on the .298 rxy, there is no correlation between the two variables.
Fortunately, the attitudes of students towards writing in school had a positive correlation with their enjoyment to writing at home. With and rxy of .45, this a proof that a correlation exists between the two variables.
With a .44 rxy, there is a true correlation between student attitudes about writing at school and taking time at home to write.
