After much thought, I am still a bit perplexed about my questions. I have revised and added a few questions based on greatly appreciated comments!
Here is my revised problem statement:
I plan to determine if the use of interactive white boards increases engagement, as assessed and reported by the teacher, for elementary school students.
Who: elementary school students
What: usage of interactive white boards
Why: impact...to increase engagement
My questions are as follows:
1. Is there increased pupil motivation when lessons are presented on an interactive white board versus text?
2. Do students have increased enjoyment in learning when lessons are presented on an interactive white board?
3. Do students participate more actively when material is presented on an interactive white board?
4. Is the use of interactive white boards done teacher centered or student centered?
5. Does the use of the interactive white boards change the amount of cooperative or collaborative work being done in the classroom?
Here is my question. Because much of this is qualitative, should I narrow the "who" down to first grade students at my school site? Is that too narrow of a focus? In addition to this, I'm wondering if I should look at all students or specifically students with diagnosed ADD? (This is just of interest to me because my son has ADD.)
Thank you for your input!
Amy
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Amy,
ReplyDeleteI don't think you should use first grade only in your question. I think you'll find it too hard to find information in ariticles if the topic is that specific. On the other question...I would look for information about all students and ADD kids, that way you will have a choice after you see how much information you find.
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Amy Volk about the fact that you should not narrow your questions down too much. You can do that when you have seen the amount of information you have.
Incidentally, you have some very interesting questions.
Maria
I too have to agree. Once you find the material, take a look and see if it is overwhelming, or see if you have several articles that bear the same focus, then you can adjust as necessary.
ReplyDeleteI thing you should keep it open as well. I am guessing you will find information that breaks it down but not nearly enough. It will be interesting to see how it breaks down though.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of targeting ADD research; however, I think it will narrow it too much. Can't wait to hear if what you find matches what I think you will find!!