Updated on Action Research Project

Time management has been a struggle already now that school has started.  Juggling my responsibilities as chemistry team leader, a coach, my district’s expectations, master’s coursework, and my own classroom has kept me from working on my Internship Plan and Action Research Project.  As far as my action research project, I have discussed with many teachers on their best practices for obtaining missing assignments and make-up tests in a timely manner.  This summer, I attended Flipped Classroom training and will be implementing these videos into my classroom during the spring term.  I have also signed up to use a free online reminder service called www.Remind101.com, which can send out text messages to students reminding them to study for tests or when assignments are due.  The end of the grading period is October 5.  At that time, I will be able to pull reports identify frequently absent students and compare their grades.  I still have a long way to go, and I hope that time will no longer be an issue once school is in full swing. 

Summary of Sept. 16, 2012 Web Conference for EDLD 5326

During the web conference, first, members begin introductory information such as providing district and teaching position.  Students asked questions about TK20 uploading, questions concerning the Week 3 assignment, contact problems with their IA, the Midterm Exam, and the LCE exam.  I also was able to about other Community Relations Projects, and how they varied considerably to mine.  I looked a tutoring program to help out or TAKS/STAAR scores.  Others looked at implementing programs for school supplies, field trips, increased parental involvement, and providing food and clothing for low-income students.  Dr. Jenkins shared a few of his community outreach programs in a previous district working with a priest and the Hispanic population at his school.   A side bar conversation involved the over 600 districts that appealed the AYP standards and how that related to businesses involvement in the decision making.  I asked my mentor about my district’s involvement in the process, and I have found that my district was approved to determine their own standards.  I hope this helps, as my campus did not meet AYP this year and are now under some scrutiny from central administration, which has put a lot of stress on the teachers this year.