Looking for answers...

So, research never goes as planned, especially in the beginning stages. My experience with my topic has not been any different. As a matter of fact, I thought I had created a really specific topic, but it turns out that it's not quite as specific as I originally thought, and it's slightly outdated. So once again, I had to narrow my topic, and my research actually led me to a much better, useful topic for myself. I'm very excited about what I've found so far!

My new problem statement:

I plan to determine if blogging in the classroom affects student success with the writing process.

I will be using the quantitative research method, focusing on the comparative design, and here are the questions that will guide me in my research.

• Does blogging affect the length and quality of a writing assignment?
• Given the use of blogs, is there a difference in student motivation to complete assignments?
• Do students prefer blogging on the internet over using the pencil/paper method?

And here are questions added from the discussion board that will also be useful in guiding my research.

• Does using the computer lead to more collaboration and peer feedback in the writing process?
• Does using the computer lead to more and/or quicker feedback from the teacher?

I'm excited that I have already found research to answer some of my questions which will help me in my fight to use this in my classroom!

Bethanne

Since I have problems to resolve..

My first problem statment was as follows:

I plan to determine if computer access in the classroom increases student achievement compared to classrooms with limited access to computers.

Who: students

What: using computers in the classroom

Why: increasing computer access increases student achievement


I have narrowed my topic significantly due to the amount of research I have found on my much broader topic.

I plan to determine if computer access in the classroom affects student success with writing process compared to classrooms with limited access to computers.

Who: Students

What: using computers in the classroom

Why: affects students success with the writing process