dc.contributor.author	Allison, Tracy H.	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2002-2003	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-04T17:42:43Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-30T15:58:06Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:29:08Z
dc.date.available	2009-09-04T17:42:43Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2009-09-30T15:58:06Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:29:08Z
dc.date.issued	2004-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/25	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of researcher constructed, Working on the Work (WOW)-technology training with a group of teachers previously trained in basic WOW lesson design, as they designed, developed, and implemented exemplary technology-infused WOW-designed lessons through collegial conversations. After receiving training about integrating technology into the design qualities in Philip Schlechty's WOW framework (2002) through a PowerPoint presentation, teachers designed lesson plans through multiple collegial conversations. The action research project included nine middle school teachers and one assistant principal over a four-week time span. This qualitative study included participant annotation of instructional materials, group interview, observation of collegial conversations, product review of lesson plans, development of a portfolio of engaging lesson plans, and a post-intervention focus group. Each participant selected and taught a collegially designed lesson. Findings suggest that technology can be integrated into the design qualities of the WOW framework and that the participants agreed with the researcher's methods of the training. The research also suggests that the participants had a positive experience of designing and implementing quality, engaging lesson plan through collegial conversations. The majority of design qualities were used in developing and implementing engaging lessons that incorporated technology in some manner. The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a PowerPoint presentation. Feedback supported continuation of implementing technology into the WOW framework and fostering collegial conversations among teachers.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Working on the Work	en_US
dc.subject	Collegial conversations	en_US
dc.subject	WOW framework	en_US
dc.subject	Philip Schlechty	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	Integrating Technology into the Working on the Work Framework: An Action Research Study	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Zahner, Jane	en_US
dc.description.committee	Brovey, Andrew J.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Mozzetta, Danielle	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed. S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US