Clarfying the Problem 5315 Disscussion 2

This week we took a look at how we would be conducting research for our action research plan. I got a chance to look over the videos provided by Dr. M and even looked over the chapters provided for the week and this is what I came up with.

My action research plan is implementing blended learning into low-income school districts while showing how having blended learning will better help and motivate students when it comes to learning in a new way while increasing their learning abilities

The purpose of my study is to get all educators, admin, parents, and students on board in helping to be able to give each learner the opportunity to expand their learning ability. Adding blended learning to the current curriculum in low-income schools will give each and every student the opportunity to see and track their own learning process and hopefully bringing positive results that will keep the students motivated so they can continue to learn and take the new things they have learned and apply it to their everyday lives not only at school.

After getting blended learning where is should be the I would like to implement the students having to create Eportfolios.

The best method of collecting data for my action research plan will have to be the mix-method collection of data because it will give more details and understanding to those it will benefit.

I thought I was FREE....5315

Just when I thought I was free for the summer I recieved an email stating Welcome to 5315. Here i am thinking I had a whole summer of fun planned but I thought wrong. No I'm not upset just happy that I'm only enrolled in 1 class for the summer session which is considered to be a huge beather before heading back for the fall semester.

I have really enjoyed myself as a graduate student at Lamar University, when they told me upon enrolling that they would be here ebery step of the way I didnt believe them but now I am truly thankful and happy for a team like the one Lamar has. They are staying ontop of me and walking with me every step of the way.

Well lets get this summer session started. This is my first week of class I'm a little late because I just got fully enrolled, I have my class materials and now I'm ready to work. I'm praying and I know this semester will go well for me all I have to do is continuing trusting the process.

It's not how you start but how you finish.....

Contribution to My Learning (5389)

This semester I had the opportunity to take 2 courses I was very nervous but felt I could and was up for the challenge. Last semester almost took me out, so this go round I decided to start early gathering my information and getting ahead on my readings. Even with trying to read ahead I still up being behind, and this is something that I have to continue working on. My courses consisted of 5313 Creating Significant Learning environments and 5389 Developing Effective Professional Learning. I can honestly say with the readings and videos presented though out the classes really helped me within both courses. It was a little tough because assignments that were due for 5389, I had to complete 5313 assignments first to even understand what was going on in 5389. Taking these two classes was a challenge when it came to that but if I have to say so myself I did pretty good with going back and forward.

This go round my community learning group got split up meaning two of the members were in one course 5313 and the other three were in course 5389. I was very fortunate to still be apart of both groups because here is where I got the most help and help that I really needed because I was indeed confused. 5389 Learning community group consisted of four members Monika, James, Maria, and Myself. We held our weekly meetings on Thursdays at 7pm on zoom. Our meetings would go for an hour sometimes longer either way we had a great meeting every time. Our weekly meetings were on point we made sure to stay on top of our game. We all shared duties with keeping the group going. Keeping in touch through personal emails and via text. If I have to say so myself, I really enjoyed our group it was small but well organized and put together and we got the job done. Even though we’ve been connected since beginning our ADL program we’ve grown so much and was sad that Ms. Elda and Ericka were no longer in our group, but we managed.

This semester I really had to push myself forward due to many hardships, but I stayed focused and kept going. I tried my hardest to submit all assignments as well as discussions on time along with responding to other members in my class. Even when I caught the flu this semester which almost took me out, I still survived.

Overall, this semester I am truly proud of myself, and I grade myself for course 5389 a 90.

I gave myself this score because this semester I didn’t come to play. I learned from last semester that I had to give it my all. I was able to communicate effectively and regularly, give feedback when needed. I turned in one assignment late and pass the due date even though Dr. B still took it after the due date due to me having the flu but, from this I’ve learned to try to get my work completed before time because waiting to the last minute is definitely not it. I’ve really enjoyed this course and have learned so much more that I can take away. I’m forever grateful for the things I can learn and take back with me to teach the students I come in contact with.