Talk:Action Research

-- Christopher Poulopoulos 11:08, 26 November 2010 (EST)

Ashley- This is a very comprehnsive and well laid out mini-course. Sequencing: I think this was exceptionally strong. Everything flowed and made sense as the participant moved to the next step of developing a plan of action.

Engagement and interaction: Another strong point for you. I think because the sequencing was well laid out it engages the participant to the next step(or module) in the course. Also, the use of questioning helped and FAQ helped to engage me. Along with questioning scenarios such as in module 2. I get nervous Wiki type trainings can get to wordy, but I liked the engagement level.

Tech: Again sometimes with Wiki it's tough but pictures,and charts were relivent and aided in the learning and engagement. Really liked the "remember icon." And of course the use of video was a nice added element.

Like I said I thought this was reallt nice course. Let me know if you have any questions.

Re: -- Ashley Setter 15:45, 26 November 2010 (EST)

Thanks so much for your comments! 

One question: I noticed that on your page you have a Table of Contents. How did you get that?

-- Donna Alese Cooke 09:01, 27 November 2010 (EST)

Hi Ashley- Your course is very impressive! I especially liked how you define the learning objectives constantly throughout and keep the learner engaged.

Re: -- Ashley Setter 15:41, 27 November 2010 (EST)

Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments.

-- Nicole Pierson 11:06, 28 November 2010 (EST)

Hi Ashley,

I have to echo what Chris and Donna have said. You are really setting the standard here with a great mini course. You do an excellent job providing information so students can meet the supportive and target prerequisites to move on to the next section of your course and do a good job presenting information that will reach students with many different learning styles. I like that you ask students to post their processes on discussion boards; but you may want to consider asking them to comment or question one another on their ideas a little more. I see you added that in with Mod 5 but you may want to consider its usefulness throughout.

I'm glad that you chose this topic! Action research is something I am excited to implement for my own practice.

Instructor comments on your draft units -- Jz833665 10:50, 29 November 2010 (EST)

Hi Ashley, this is a well-designed course! Great work.

A few suggestions for you to consider.

1. Choose one framework of action research and use it consistently. You provided several graphs which are basically the same but may add to possible confusion than clarity for those who are new to this topic. Choose one (maybe the one in Unit 3), show it in the the first unit and use the steps to organize your whole course.
2. Better sequencing of contents in unit 1. The goal and rationale should come up first (my sense).
3. Differentiate target objectives from entry skills. Your lists of objectives in the front page and in each unit combine "will be able to..." and "must..."(entry requirements). Mark out entry requirements separately.
4. Mark all your sub-headings using "==xxx==" "===xxx ===" and this will create the table of content you wanted automatically.

Again, nice work!