1. Formulate Action Plan Research-based Academic literature Formal studies Meta-analyses

2. Gather baseline data: Formal and Informal Data Keep a VIDEO Diary or Blog/Tweet it Out! Keep a VIDEO Diary or Blog/Tweet it Out!

3. Gather Data/Observe Multiple sources of data Collaboration and feedback Observations for habits of practice Involve students/parents Ask your students/participants Video interviews and student interactions often Multiple sources of data Collaboration and feedback Observations for habits of practice Involve students/parents Ask your students/participants Video interviews and student interactions often Done WITH the kids rather than TO the kids

4. Consider Triangulation of Data 3 Different Methods: Depth, Breadth, Corroboration Depth: interviews, extended observations Breadth: questionnaire, survey Corroboration: checklists, products 3 Different Methods: Depth, Breadth, Corroboration Depth: interviews, extended observations Breadth: questionnaire, survey Corroboration: checklists, products 3 Different Perspectives: Students Other Teachers Parents Administrators Yourself 3 Different Perspectives: Students Other Teachers Parents Administrators Yourself 3 Different Time Periods: Fall Winter Spring 3 Different Time Periods: Fall Winter Spring

5. Evaluate Results Quantitative and Qualitative Data Charts, graphs, tables, and/or percentages increases in test scores increases in performance on sections of rubrics fewer incidences of zeros Case studies, testimonials, narratives confidence motivation ownership

8. Methods of Gathering Evidence

9. Tool for Compiling Data

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