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Action Research

When students are unmotivated to learn or become disengaged, it becomes increasingly more challenging for students to meet the expectations and the rigor of Common Core State Standards with success. Many students resort to disengaged or disruptive behaviors which affect the overall classroom climate and the effectiveness of teaching and learning.

Research studies have shown that the use of technology has a direct positive relationship with students’ engagement and self-directed learning (Rashid, T,. 2016) Additional studies have shown that with the integration of technology in the learning process, in most cases, students are more engaged than traditional methods such as paper and pencil (Pearson, 2010). I found this to be true after introducing blogging to my students as a means to increase student engagement, communication and collaboration. ​

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Background and Need

In 2015, NAEP data show that, only 36% of students in grade four scored at the Proficient or Above Proficient range in English Language Arts standards. In California, only 45% of grade four students met or exceeded the English Language Arts standards in 2015 as measured by the California Assessment of Students Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

The purpose of this research project was to seek effective strategies to create and maintain a learning environment where students are more fully engaged in the learning process.

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Design Process

Support and Next Steps