Key Area 5

Research in Educational Technology

Sports teams are constantly watching game film to 'scout' another team. They have to critically analyze the data and stats from the other teams in order to make effective decisions for their athletes to be successful in their next game. This key area has taught me the importance of 'scouting' the research that is available in the field of education as well as the technology in education. Through the research classes I have taken in the TET Program, I have gained a new outlook on my obligation into reading, analyzing and understanding research that will apply to the effectiveness of my professional growth.

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Position Paper: In the 21st Century, technology is an integral part of our daily lives. However, many teachers are still reluctant to jump into technology without the right support and training. This paper discusses the need for reluctant teachers to have support and professional development training to be successful in integrating technology into their classrooms.

Research Article Critique: This research article discusses the need to provide pre-service teachers with training programs to help them learn how not to fear parent involvement but to embrace it in order to create a meaningful link between school and home.

Literature Review: This review is about "Looping" being and instructional strategy that is needed in the effort to provide the instructional time needed for at risk students to have a chance to succeed in schools, emotionally, socially and academically.

Research Paper: This research paper was written to discover how course delivery systems (WebCT, Blackboard) has changed on-campus and distance education. Two colleagues and I worked collaboratively to research and write this paper.

"The difference between the impossible and the possible
lies in the person's determination."
~Tommy LaSorda