1. Action Research (A Work in Progress) Collecting Participant Data From the questions asked... The following results were produced. Seven Action Research Questions As you will see … the results were both impressive and astonishing.

2. Action Research (A Work in Progress) Important Disclaimer The views expressed in this research, whether in part or in whole, are not necessarily consistent with those of the producers of this presentation. Research In Action!

3. The Questions (Data Collected) 1 of 7 Questions Do you enjoy ice breaker activities? Nine participants indicated yes.(9) Two participants indicated no.(2) Four participants failed to answer.(4) Astonishing!

4. The Questions (Data Collected) 2 of 7 Questions What style of learning best describes you? Visual (9)Kinesthetic(5) Interpersonal(4)Auditory(8) Logical(3)Intrapersonal(1) Verbal(7)Musical(1) Visual (9) Auditory (8) and Verbal (7) immerge as the three most popular learning styles within this particular group of participants, given the choices available.

5. The Questions (Data Collected) 3 of 7 Questions In order of preference, what do you think are the most effective class activities? Choices were: ~ Individual Reading~ Small Group Discussion ~ Class Lecture~ Partner Work ~ Class Discussion Participants chose the following as the top three, ranked from 1 – 5. (1 being the best). ~ Small Groups (7 votes) ~ Class Discussion (5 votes) ~ Partner Work (3 votes)

6. The Questions (Data Collected) 4 of 7 Questions What type of media do you find most effective for presentation delivery? Choices were: Power PointProps DiagramsDemonstrations VideoRole Playing AudioDramatic Theatre The participants chose Power Point, Demonstrations and Video as the top three mediums.

7. 5 of 7 Questions Describe the structure of a dynamic and effective presentation? ~ Be brief and use a focussed introduction. ~ Lots of variety in content, format and voice. ~ Clear facts, concise and effective communication. ~ Include activity, content definitions and a wrap up. ~ Participants are actively engaged. ~ Use surprises and relevant examples. The Questions (Data Collected) Participant Responses

8. 6 of 7 Questions What do you want to learn from this group? ~ What is Action Research and what does it mean? The Questions (Data Collected) ~ How to do Action Research? ~ How Action Research works? ~ The process of Action Research? ~ How can I use Action Research in the classroom? ~ How to get Action Research published and/or funded? ~ What are some practical examples I can relate to? ~ Why doesn’t Blair have green hair anymore? ~ I have no (scratch) low expectations. ~ Nothing! Participant Responses:

9. The Questions (Data Collected) 7 of 7 Questions What tangible rewards do you hope to take away from this presentation? ~ Better understanding of AR or a cookie. ~ Articles on Action Research or a cookie. ~ A feeling of inspiration. ~ Something I can recall and use. ~ Usefulness and application to the classroom. ~ A Shower Buddy (Unclear to whom this was directed?) ~ Books. ~ Money!! ~ I-Pod. ~ Spare Time ~ Treats! ~ Surprise Me. ~ Not Sure. ~ None! (Wins award for Most Inspired Participant!) Participant Responses:

10. Moving Forward. Action Research Plan, Take Action, Reflect, Adjust – Repeat! Please do not adjust your focus as our team of ‘researchers in action’ shares important information for next week! Consider this question. Does action research widen the gap or remove the gap between the deciders and the doers of research?