I did not know what to expect when I entered this course, and in reality I was scared to death of it. Let's face it, it's been a few years since I was a student and had to officially research anything. Reading through the second chapter of the Dana (2009) text I am realizing that action research really is nothing to be scared of and I would love to work on a campus that embraces this philosophy of school improvement and professional development. I found myself wanting to know the results of several of the "wonderings" mentioned throughout the chapter and was inspired by some of the solutions presented.
I have chosen the topic of technology integration and LoTi levels for my own investigation and I am excited to start planning on how to conduct the research. I have already talked with my librarian to partner with me as well as the Director of Instructional Technology to gather support for my project. My summer has just gotten a bit busier in preparation to role out the plan in August, but it is a preparation to which I am looking forward.
As I move through my educational career, I want to remember the imporatance of being reflective and focusing on how to identify what is working on my campus and what can be improved. I want to demonstrate what a life-long learner looks like and follow my "wonderings" whenever possible.
Dana, N. F. (2009). Leading with passion and knowledge: the principal as action researcher. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press, a Joint Publication with the American Association of School Administrators.
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