Why Blog?

Blogging is a great tool for administrators and others within the school system, especially during times of change. Some of the great things that could be done with blogs is reflecting on problems and successes and keeping others up-to-date on successess and failures. It is also a great place to inform the stakeholders on past, present and future endeavors as well as the processes to make a school better!

Action Research Plans

Action Research is a great way for educator's to have a more hands-on approach to problem solving. Instead of relying on research that is developed and completed on "outsiders", administrators and teachers can take situations going on within their school and develop solutions to improve their schools. Action Research Plans are very beneficial for the developement and growth of administrators, teachers and other educators. They are able to honestly reflect on themselves and their school and decide what areas need improvements. Having educators complete action research plans allows them to be even more vested in the outcome. Working through problems within the action research plan is closer to a business model, that problems are identified and groups of stakeholders brainstorm, research, develop solutions and implement the choosen solutions. Action Research plans can bring new life into a educational system and help educators reflect within themselves and help bring change within the system.