We’ve laid the plan and know where we want to go as a school. So how can we tell if we are moving in the right direction? And where are we in our progress?
My Cohort21 Action Plan is about moving from intuition to data.By performing a Program Evaulation for the use of Technology in our school, I will help to measure our progress in the achievement of the goals of the St. Clement’s School strategic plan (2012-2017).
Professional Learning
Part of the professional learning I will undertake is a combination of :
- Research Methods
- Program Evaluation
- Strategic Planning, and
- Coaching for Program Development.
Research Approach
First, I will need to learn about Research Methods. Dr. Leanne Foster will help guide my approach to this project, to make sure that it focussed to the aims of the SCS Strategic Plan (2012-2017), holds reliability, validity and meets the purpose for which it is designed.
Next, I will brainstorm questions and create surveys that will meet these domains of inquiry:
- Enhanced Learning Environment (Tools, Tasks, Places)
- Professional Culture (Levels of Use, Learning / Adoption / Collaboration, Digital-Age Work)
- Implementation Standards (Variety, Consistency, Quality)
Then, I will use the survey data to create focus groups in which I can hold conversations about the domains of inquiry.
Finally, I will share my data and some analysis with school administration. I will also blog as reflection on the results and my approach to the project.
Evidence of Learning
My learning will be evidenced through the triangulation of:
- the successful creation and administration of two surveys: one for staff & faculty and another to students
- the summaries of curated focus groups
- the personal reflections in my Cohort21 blog
Invitation for Participation and Support
The more we share, the richer we become. – Jim Strachan
I invite your perspective. This project can be enriched through the collaboration of those who have experience with Program Evaluation, frameworks and resources which might aid in the creation of meaningful surveys, or critical insights into this project and its approach. Please comment in the space below or contact me directly.
Adam – a most ambitious Action Plan. I am most curious about your domains of inquiry that will be investigated using surveys; understanding the professional culture domain is key to all of our schools effectively imbedding technology use in our schools. I am looking forward to hear the results of your surveys.