Research Week 6

Boy, have I been busy! 

I spent this past week working on revising my literature review. Luckily Amy only gave me minor suggestions for improving my paper. I nailed down (I hope) the way I'm going to refer to the index cards throughout my Capstone (web-based index cards). I added some performance statistics to some of the sections as well. As much as I wish my first copy was perfect, I really appreciate the feedback Amy gives us on each assignment. I feel like my research project is going to be great once I'm done with it, because of her help.

From there I moved on to my learner and context analysis. I spent about an hour putting the information about my students into writing. It really made me think about my classes that I'll be using in this study. I looked into the male to female ratio, the test scores, and teacher recommendations of my students. I also spent some time really thinking about the context that the index cards would be created in. I discussed the wireless accessibility of the classroom. 

Today, I spent a lot time finishing up my "Needs Analysis Findings." I performed each of the items earlier in the month, and each time I received results, I filed them away in a nice safe place (without looking at them much). This past weekend I started analyzing the actual responses/scores, so that I would be able to report them today. I really enjoyed this part of the paper. Reading my students responses to the survey was most interesting. I knew I had one student without internet at home, but I never thought to ask the other students just how they were getting online. Some use laptops/desktops, some use cell phones, some use tablets, etc. I spent about 4 hours today writing the analysis before submitting the draft.

Now, I'm onto my goals and objectives. I'd really like to finish these up today. I've got some packing to do- my husband and I (and 6 of our friends) are off to Puerto Rico on Friday night! 

Oh and did I mention...

That's right, I've joined the ranks of the Wrights and the Eikers- My husband and I are expecting in May! :)