Throughout ITEC 7470 - Educational Research, I have learned a great deal about the research process, determining which type of research (qualitative or quantitative) has been used, and how to use that research effectively. I have learned how to determine what makes a source credible and how to tell if a piece of research is reliable or not. This is something that I did not give much thought to prior to this class, but I have definitely learned the best ways in which to find credible, reliable research. Using the methods learned in this course will help me to identify strategies to solve problems and create solutions at my school as a future technology coach.
Completing the article annotation exposed me to something in which I had no prior knowledge. I also learned much more about APA format, which will be very useful to me in the future. While reading through research and composing my capstone proposal, I realized just how important professional development is in regards to teacher implementation of technology within the classroom and overall student achievement. If teachers are not comfortable with technology and do not see the benefits of integrating it within their classrooms, then they will not use it. This course has helped further my understanding of how I can help the teachers at my school feel more comfortable with integrating technology in their classrooms.
Completing the article annotation exposed me to something in which I had no prior knowledge. I also learned much more about APA format, which will be very useful to me in the future. While reading through research and composing my capstone proposal, I realized just how important professional development is in regards to teacher implementation of technology within the classroom and overall student achievement. If teachers are not comfortable with technology and do not see the benefits of integrating it within their classrooms, then they will not use it. This course has helped further my understanding of how I can help the teachers at my school feel more comfortable with integrating technology in their classrooms.