region 1 and region 3 virtual support session

Region 1 and Region 3 Virtual Support Session

Welcome and Introduction

Greg McKnightGregory.mcknight@dpi.nc.gov

Mary RussellMary.russell@dpi.nc.gov

Erika NewkirkErika.newkirk@dpsnc.net

Beth EdwardsElizabeth.edwards@dpi.nc.gov

Jennifer BassJennifer.bass@dpi.nc.gov

Sonya Rinehartsrinehart@ecps.k12.nc.us

Jody ClevenJody.cleven@dpi.nc.gov

Click on the links to locate your

primary contact

Primary contact Google Spreadsheet

Map

Norms of Virtual Support

• Minimize your outside distractions.

• Be attentive and participate in all activities.

• Keep yourself muted when not talking.

• Notify the presenter if you are having technical

difficulties by raising your hand.

• Use the chat bar on your dashboard to ask questions.

Meeting Outcomes

Today’s session will allow you to:• Share and ask questions about your area of focus

statement.• Prepare and share your experiences with the upcoming

literature review.• Review upcoming module requirements and future

support/coaching sessions.

July

Let’s Start with a Support Poll

http://bit.ly/GTNPoll

Project Timeline Overview

Pathway 1 Timeline and Syllabus

Area of Focus StatementAccording to Mills (2014), your statement should start with completing the following sentence “The purpose of this study is to….. (p. 70).”

Area of Focus StatementThe purpose of this study is to deepen students’

understanding of problem solving through the use of classroom discussions. Students in second grade struggle to explain how they solve addition and subtraction word problems and this study seeks to create a classroom community of learning that will provide students with direct access to ideas, relationships, strategies, and facts about math so they can effectively talk about their thinking and problem solving

A Good Focus Statement Should Provide the Reader With...

• Who: The participants who are involved.

• What: The issue or change and intervention.

• Why: So what? How does it impact learning?

• How: A description of the process/intervention.

Let’s Revisit our Example

Questions to Consider1. Who are the participants?2. What data will be collected and from whom will it be collected?3. Is this an area over which you control and can make changes?4. Is the topic manageable - not too narrow and not too broad? (Topic needs to be manageable.)5. Are the outcomes measurable? How will the researcher measure them?6. What does the researcher need to do in preparation – are there any skills that the researcher or his/her participants need to have before this change or innovation?7. What do you expect to happen? Have you considered other outcomes?

Sharing your Area of Focus

• Visit the Tricider link

• Share your area of focus by clicking on “add idea”

• Review at least 2 other ideas

• Provide constructive feedback

• Locate the who, what, why, and howYou can locate the tricider by visiting: http://bit.ly/GTNStatement

Professional Article Summary Based upon the feedback you have received on your statement,answer the 3 questions below on the Google form provided.

1. What keywords will you use to search for peer reviewed articles? Why?2. What article(s) have you found that you consider to be highly relevant to

your research? Why?3. What challenges have you experienced or think you will encounter with

finding articles for your literature review?

To view responses visit:http://bit.ly/GTNresponses

Virtual Support Meeting DatesCombined Region 1 and Region 3

Monthly Topics for Semester One

Semester One

July 22, 2014

August 21, 2014

September 25, 2014

October 23, 2014

November 20, 2014

December 18, 2014

Semester Two

January 22, 2015

February 26, 2015

March 26, 2015

April 23,2015

May 28, 2015

Additional Support Meetings• Your primary support person will contact you to determine

face-to-face and/or virtual meeting dates that are most convenient for you.

• Complete the poll below to determine your preferred meeting days and weeks.

Region 1 Doodle Poll: http://bit.ly/Region1GTNPoll

Region 3 Doodle Poll: http://bit.ly/Region3GTNPoll

Helpful Tool• Google Drive as a way to share files and and documents

outside of the course.• Folder created for each person accessible by you and PD

Lead.• Use to store data, articles, etc…• Documents created using Google Apps uses no Drive space!

• Locate the chat bar on the dashboard

• Post unanswered questions

• Post concerns or worries

• Post celebrations