Action+Research+Plan

**Action Research Plan**
//Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has//. - Margaret Mead

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 * Step 1: The Problem Statement**
 * Statement of the Problem and the Possibilities ** : Staff have limited time to learn about digital citizenship. When they are provided the time, they will acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and comfort level. Having the knowledge, skills and comfort level will lead to a greater desire to implement technology tools in the classroom in support of student learning. This will result in improved and more diverse learning opportunities for students. These learning opportunities will lead to...
 * Students who are self-directed learners; better decision-makers; more prepared for the real world; and ultimately, more productive citizens.**

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity(4b.); demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning (4c.); exhibit leadership for digital citizenship (4d.).
 * National Educational Standards for Students (NETS*S) - Digital Citizenship**

**2. Objectives and Assessment**  Primary Audience: Staff and Local Community Teachers promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. (NETS T 4e.) Administer a pre-assessment before the Digital Citizenship Week and a post-assessment at the completion of the week. The assessment will be administered to staff and students. Examples
 * Key Focus Areas:** Digital Etiquette and Digital Rights and Responsibilities
 * Objectives:** Teachers advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. (NETS T 4a.)
 * Assessment:**

**3. Networked Design** This digital citizenship wiki will be used to provide interested staff and community with the opportunity to share, collaborate, and move to collective action. Staff and community involved in the //21st Century Learning Environments// planning sessions with the Institute for Creative Collaboration at Knowledge Works Foundation identified digital citizenship as a target area and will be encouraged to join the project.

**4. Set the Context** For initial brainstorming and a collection of resources, visit the Digital Citizenship Resources page. PLP members are currently reviewing various curriculum resources for possible adoption. The Technology Coordinator is in the process of revising the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for board approval this spring. Various AUP's are being reviewed as part of this process. In addition, barriers and the the opposite positive behaviors or actions have been defined. See the March Work Session page. Initial brainstorming can be found on the March Work Session page. The team determined our plan was to launch a Digital Citizenship Week. Conduct a survey at the end of the year to staff, students and parents to assess the long term impact of the project. Conduct focus groups with staff, students and parents to gather additional qualitative data and information to help with future planning endeavors
 * 5. Proposal/Plan**
 * 6. Evaluation**

​Project Planning - February - May 2010 Project Presentation at PLP Showcase - May 6, 2010 Summer Professional Development Planning - May - August 2010 Professional Development Offerings - June 2010 - May 2011 Collection of Initial Data - September 2010 Digital Citizenship Week - September 2010 Evaluation of Data - May 2011
 * 7. Timeline**