It's not enough to use technology. You need to know what works and what doesn't work. This section of the trip takes the teacher through the process of designing and conducting an action research project on some aspect of technology use. Systematic research is a wonderful way to ensure that you're getting the most out of your technology.

The topic areas of Step 5 include: an Introduction, Work on an Action Research Project, Suggested Reading on Action Research, and Types of Research with information about each (Traditional, Collaborative, Quantitative, Qualitative and Action).

Within the topic "Work on an Action Research Project" you will see sections on the following:

Define Problem (Click this link to see one demonstration page)
Develop Questions
Data Collection
Analyze Data
Report Findings