Administrators and Blogs

Administrators can use the information provided from the action research blogs to develop their own action research plans or use the plans already created and tailor them to the needs of their student population. Blogging is a good forum for sharing ideas and practices as well as sparking creativity among education professionals. It is technology that can foster learning and sharing communities among administrators who may face similar challenges within their campuses.

Using Action Research

I have learned that action research is a systematic way of analyzing effectiveness of processes and procedures and the involvements of the administrator with their success or failure. It is looking at data/information and determining next steps while also asking what else or more do I need to do. It allows for self-reflection. It is also a tool that can foster professional growth and development, especially for education administrators and teachers as well. I feel like as a classroom teacher I participate in a milder form of action research regularly in my classroom. I ask myself questions about what I need to do or try to improve student’s achievement, I apply these practices or strategies and then analyze the data to see if it was beneficial or if new measures need to be taken. I think blogging is a good way to share action research with other teachers and administrators overall.
Classroom teachers and/or instructional professional can use blogs to find different strategies and tools to use when teaching. Blogs allow for these ideas to be discussed without being physically present. Blogs also allow for the exchange of ideas from individuals outside of your immediate circle. Teachers and education professionals are able to communicate with others in different parts of the country and maybe even the world.