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Bearfield Primary School students have traditionally scored
lower on reading standardized test than mathematics. Therefore, the
theory of action around this project is two-fold; to improve the
quality of literacy instruction( reading, writing, speaking,
viewing, and listening.) Also, to engage students in literacy
projects through the use of online technologies. Third grade
students need a strong foundation in whole language learning as
well as a skills perspective approach in order to become strong,
avid readers. Through this problem of practice, interventions were
provided to assist with:
strengthening reading comprehension; building reading stamina;
utilizing critical thinking skills;employing problem-solving
skills;embracing technology to enhance literacy.
Committed to upgrading the digital capabilities and
opportunities for all students and staff, Hertford County Public
Schools (HCPS) implemented three district-wide focuses: Literacy,
Student Use of Technology, and Effective Instructional Strategies.
This problem of practice was directly correlated to each district
focus, as evidenced by the Wireless Wednesday professional
development sessions and the formation of the BPS student tech
team. Teachers put significant effort into adhering to the
directive of the school district and to ensuring students were
academically successful in the area of literacy.Problem of Practice
Evaluation questions provided the direction and foundation for
measuring the implementation and success of the Bear Tech 101
project. Evaluation Questions included:To what extent did teachers
find the Wireless Wednesday sessions useful?How effective was the
professional development in improving the teachers instructional
practices?To what extent were the student interventions provided
helpful in increasing students levels of proficiency in reading?How
effective was the Student Tech Team in improving the technology
skills of the student body?
Logic ModelThe more that you read, the more things you will
know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. -Dr.
SeussBear Tech Team:Rhyonna Cherry, Demari Lassiter, and Antoine
PughResults and AnalysisIn reviewing the progress of the 3rd grade
students toward the desired outcomes, several data points and
perceptional observations are significant:100 percent of the BPS
student tech team surveyed indicated that the technology training
by Ms. Watford during the year was very useful, in expanding their
technological abilities.On average 62% of the 3rd grade students
assessed during the Middle of the Year (MOY) showed growth in their
reading proficiency level. 100 percent of the 3rd grade Language
Arts teachers were appreciative of the Wireless Wednesday
sessions.
RecommendationsBearfield Primary School will continue to utilize
technology as a component of literacy instruction. The data
indicated that the program yielded some positive outcomes for
students. Therefore, the program will continue while observing the
following recommendations for improvement:Increase the Wireless
Wednesday sessions frequency to allow more time for collaborative
planning; Develop creative scheduling solutions for adaptation to
unforeseen schedule changes to ensure Wireless Wednesday sessions
are conducted monthly with fidelity;Establish more opportunities
for teachers to have hands-on experiences during the Wireless
Wednesday sessions;Utilize various technology tools that can be
tailored to students with differing ability levels;Expand the Bear
Tech 101Tech Team across grade levels.ReflectionBased on the
analysis of the data collected the dominant themes that should
inform future work in this area are:Learning must be authentic. The
3rd grade students needed opportunities to be authentically engaged
in the learning process and the creation of new knowledge.Student
support must be tailored to individual students. Every student has
unique needs and learning abilities. There needs to be evidence of
differentiation in the classroom.Student voice is vital. The
students verbal comments and demeanor conveyed the success of the
Bear Tech 101 project. The student tech team verbalized their
appreciation of the relationships built and the support
given.Northeast Leadership Academy, Cohort III Fellow, N.C. State
UniversityRonica Watford, Bearfield Primary SchoolBear Tech 101:
Literacy Through TechnologyStudent SurveysTeacher Interviews
Meeting logsTeacher ReflectionsReading 3D DataTeacher Surveys
Using current literacy research and pedagogy on student success,
including Technology to Teach Literacy, this Problem of Practice
provided an array of computer tools and teacher support to promote
successful technology integration in the 3rd grade Language Arts
classrooms.Evaluation QuestionsData Sources Data sources used for
program evaluation included:
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