Welcome to ED572: Action Research II (Capstone Course) Instructor: Dr. Tracey Tyree Seminar for Unit 1

Welcome! Welcome to ED572: Action Research (Capstone Course)!Welcome to ED572: Action Research (Capstone Course)! Instructor: Dr. Tracey TyreeInstructor: Dr. Tracey Tyree Contact Information:Contact Information: – –Home:

In addition to working as an adjunct professor for Kaplan University, I am also an assistant principal at an elementary school in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia.In addition to working as an adjunct professor for Kaplan University, I am also an assistant principal at an elementary school in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. I have taught ED500, ED552, ED512, LT504 and ED572 for Kaplan University.I have taught ED500, ED552, ED512, LT504 and ED572 for Kaplan University. I am a mother of two beautiful daughters, Jordan and Sidney, who are 12 years old and 9 years old.I am a mother of two beautiful daughters, Jordan and Sidney, who are 12 years old and 9 years old. I am also a proud owner of 6 precious dogs who are a big part of our family (4 yorkies and 2 white german shepherds).I am also a proud owner of 6 precious dogs who are a big part of our family (4 yorkies and 2 white german shepherds). I aim to be thorough, organized, and methodical in how I teach courses for Kaplan.I aim to be thorough, organized, and methodical in how I teach courses for Kaplan. A Little About Me……

Unit 1: Review of Educational ResearchUnit 1: Review of Educational Research Unit 2: Writing Research Questions Based on HypothesesUnit 2: Writing Research Questions Based on Hypotheses Unit 3: Using Descriptive Statistics for Analyzing DataUnit 3: Using Descriptive Statistics for Analyzing Data Unit 4: Inferential Statistics, Part IUnit 4: Inferential Statistics, Part I Unit 5: Inferential Statistics, Part IIUnit 5: Inferential Statistics, Part II Unit 6: Qualitative ResearchUnit 6: Qualitative Research Unit 7: Qualitative Research: Data Analysis & InterpretationUnit 7: Qualitative Research: Data Analysis & Interpretation Unit 8: Completing the Internal Review Board ApplicationUnit 8: Completing the Internal Review Board Application Unit 9: Applying Research Concepts to an Action Research PlanUnit 9: Applying Research Concepts to an Action Research Plan Unit 10: ED572 Wrap-UpUnit 10: ED572 Wrap-Up Unit Topics

Unit 1- Discussion Board (30) Set-Up MyEducationLab Familiarize with Wiki Unit 2- Discussion Board (30) MyEducationLab (30) Wiki (20) Unit 3- Discussion Board (30) MyEducationLab (30) Wiki (20) Unit 4- Discussion Board (30) MyEducationLab (not graded) Wiki (20) Unit 5- Discussion Board (30) MyEducationLab (30) Unit 6- Discussion Board (30) MyEducationLab (not graded) Wiki (20) Unit 7- Discussion Board (30) Wiki (20) Implication Paper (140) Unit 8- Discussion Board (30) Wiki (20) IRB Practice Application (80) Unit 9- Action Research Project (330) Unit 10- Discussion Board (not graded) Total Possible Points (1000 pts)

Assessments NumberUnitsPoints EachTotal Points Discussions 81,2,3,4,5,6,7, Wiki 62,3,4,6,7, MyEducationLab 32,3,53090 Implications Paper IRB Application 1880 Final Project TOTAL POINTS 1000 Assignments

A course calendar to keep up with assignment due dates and when seminars are heldA course calendar to keep up with assignment due dates and when seminars are held Thorough explanations of upcoming assignments.Thorough explanations of upcoming assignments. Prompt responses to any questions by or phone ( ing me is always better due to my schedule).Prompt responses to any questions by or phone ( ing me is always better due to my schedule). Support and guidance at all times.Support and guidance at all times. What can you expect from me?

Your best effort on all assignments.Your best effort on all assignments. Submission of all assignments ON TIME.Submission of all assignments ON TIME. Keep me informed of any problems you are having understanding assignments or meeting deadlines.Keep me informed of any problems you are having understanding assignments or meeting deadlines. What do I expect from you?

Discussion Boards (in units 1-8, 10) worth 240 pointsDiscussion Boards (in units 1-8, 10) worth 240 points MyEducationLab (in units 2, 3, & 5 – units 4 & 6 not graded) worth 90 pointsMyEducationLab (in units 2, 3, & 5 – units 4 & 6 not graded) worth 90 points Wiki (in units 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8) worth 120 pointsWiki (in units 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8) worth 120 points Implication Paper (due in unit 7) worth 140 pointsImplication Paper (due in unit 7) worth 140 points IRB Practice Application (due in unit 8) worth 80 pointsIRB Practice Application (due in unit 8) worth 80 points Final Action Research Plan (ARP) (due in unit 9) worth 330 pointsFinal Action Research Plan (ARP) (due in unit 9) worth 330 points Four Major Assignments in This Course

Seminars will only be held in the following units for this course:Seminars will only be held in the following units for this course: Unit 1Unit 1 Unit 2 – cancelled (HOLIDAY)Unit 2 – cancelled (HOLIDAY) Unit 3Unit 3 Unit 4Unit 4 Unit 6Unit 6 Unit 9Unit 9 Each will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:00pm (Eastern Time Zone).Each will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:00pm (Eastern Time Zone). Seminars for This Course

Things to do UNITS 1 & 2

For Unit 1…… Make sure you have completed the following before moving onto Unit 2 items: Read over the Course Syllabus thoroughly.Read over the Course Syllabus thoroughly. Read over all Announcements posted under Course Home.Read over all Announcements posted under Course Home. Familiarize yourself with Major Course Assignments.Familiarize yourself with Major Course Assignments. Read over Introduction & Key Concepts for Unit 1.Read over Introduction & Key Concepts for Unit 1. Complete unit readingsComplete unit readings Chapters 1 & 20 in textbook.Chapters 1 & 20 in textbook. Article “The Painter” located in Readings of Unit 1Article “The Painter” located in Readings of Unit 1 Complete the Discussion Board.Complete the Discussion Board. Introduction Discussion BoardIntroduction Discussion Board Regular Discussion BoardRegular Discussion Board Set-up your Wiki.Set-up your Wiki. Set-up your MyEducationLab.Set-up your MyEducationLab. Attend seminar.Attend seminar.

Instructions for Creating Wiki Page

1. Click on "Learning Space".

2. Click on "ARP Wiki" in 'Content' box.

3. Click on "Add New Page".

4. Type name in black line of box that appears and click "Continue".

5. Your Wiki Page will open up. It looks like a Word- type document. This is where your assignments in units 2-8 will be typed.

6. After typing in each assignment, you will scroll to the bottom and click "Save & Exit".

Instructions for Adding to Wiki Page Each Week

1. Click on "Learning Space."

2. Click on "ARP Wiki".

3. On the right in the black, you will see the names of your classmates who have already created their Wiki Page. Click on your name.

4. Click on "Edit".

5. Type the unit # and your wiki assignment for the week.

6. Scroll down to the bottom and click on "Save & Exit".

Joining the Class in MyEducationLab

1. Go to and click on your way of logging in.

2. Click on the type of textbook we are are searching for "Educational Research".

3. Scroll down to our textbook and click on "log in".

If you have not purchased this term’s usage you will need to do that.If you have not purchased this term’s usage you will need to do that. When you get in, you will see something that says “Join A Class” – Click on this!When you get in, you will see something that says “Join A Class” – Click on this! Put in our class ID which is cm This will link you up with our class so that I can grade your lab assignments.Put in our class ID which is cm This will link you up with our class so that I can grade your lab assignments. MyEducationLab

Start on the following for Unit 2 which begins tomorrow: Read over the Introduction & Key Concepts for Unit 2.Read over the Introduction & Key Concepts for Unit 2. Complete unit readings.Complete unit readings. Chapter 2 in textbookChapter 2 in textbook Complete Chapter 2 activities in MyEducationLab:Complete Chapter 2 activities in MyEducationLab: –Writing Research Hypotheses –Reviewing Research Proposal A –Reviewing Research Proposal B –Identifying Hypotheses –Developing a Hypothesis Complete discussion board.Complete discussion board. Complete Wiki assignment.Complete Wiki assignment. Attend seminar.Attend seminar. For Unit 2……..

Any questions or concerns?Any questions or concerns? If not, you may go for the evening.If not, you may go for the evening. Questions?