EDLD 5397 Week Three

Web Conference
July 27, 2011

This web conference focused mainly on questions related to our action research project and the discussion post requirement for learning about our district’s IRB policy. It was stated that the past master’s student really enjoyed their research projects. Action research is best received when it contains quantitative data. It is also informative when it contains detailed descriptions of impressions, feelings and opinions of those involved. Since most action research projects are campus based, this information is very beneficial and helpful to the campus administrator. The campus administrator wants to know the morale and culture of the staff and school climate. Action Research projects are one way for them to derive this information.
Students asked questions about the literature review part of the paper. This includes sources that have previously researched your topic. It does not need to be long if you find adequate sources. Our research data is to be mostly our data.

Students discussed the IRB policies in their districts. Schools created these policies to protect those in schools who are vulnerable to misrepresentation.
Dr. Mason also discussed a project that Lamar University is doing to study the use of technology by district administrators. Are administrators modeling technology use well? The administration program has added technology courses to address this issue.