I am so confused about theoretical frameworks. I live in education land and these frameworks are all around me. I don't know if I actually use them to view the world though. I am intrigued by Transformational Leadership theory. I think it applies to the kind of leader I want and hope to be. I am trying to use this lens with my research on Bring Your Own Device policies. I'm finding though that my research center may be changed a bit. I think I want to actually look at just mobile devices in the classroom. I'm torn between looking at student engagement and looking at implementation from a leadership perspective. While both topics interconnect, I think it would be too broad to try and work both of them at the same time. I really want to narrow my focus and come up with a question. Lately there seems to be research that shows that these programs are not effective. Maybe my question is related to effectiveness. What is it that makes these programs ineffective? What makes it successful? Is it in the implementation or is it in the content? Is it in how many devices are available? Is it how they are used?
Isn't it interesting that as I sit here and write, my topic is suddenly taking shape? I am also noticing a shift in my writing. It is in itself becoming clearer and more focused. I feel like I am writing with more authority and confidence. Could it be that reading all of this research and developing a topic of interest is also giving me more of a voice?!
Speaking of research - in our Ed 360 class last week, we received a lesson on doing library research. It was extremely helpful to learn how to search for articles on our topics. I came away with several good suggestions on how to use key terms, where to look, and who to ask for help. It was one of the most useful classes I have had yet. I have actually used the information I learned in my article searches. I even used the online chat tool to ask the librarian for some search suggestions. I'm starting to feel scholarly....wow!
Isn't it interesting that as I sit here and write, my topic is suddenly taking shape? I am also noticing a shift in my writing. It is in itself becoming clearer and more focused. I feel like I am writing with more authority and confidence. Could it be that reading all of this research and developing a topic of interest is also giving me more of a voice?!
Speaking of research - in our Ed 360 class last week, we received a lesson on doing library research. It was extremely helpful to learn how to search for articles on our topics. I came away with several good suggestions on how to use key terms, where to look, and who to ask for help. It was one of the most useful classes I have had yet. I have actually used the information I learned in my article searches. I even used the online chat tool to ask the librarian for some search suggestions. I'm starting to feel scholarly....wow!
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