Computer technology is used in many ways in classrooms around the world, yet many questions remain about its effectiveness in improving learning. Consider how you use computers or how you would like to use computers. Brainstorm a list of broad questions you'd like to have answered. Try to avoid simple yes/no questions that can be answered through a survey or test and/or making a judgment (that is, posing a hypothesis to be proved or disproved). This brainstorming will help you define what interests you. When you are finished, select one question from the list that you'd like to pursue. This will be your research problem. Turn to page 45 in your journal to write it.

Example Problems:

• What are the effects of students working in pairs versus working alone when using the Logo programming language?
• What uses of computers most appeal to ten year olds and why?
• How does composing at the keyboard using a word processor translate to improved writing on paper?
• What effect do mixed-gender and same-gender pairs of students have on girls' desire to use computers?
• How does the teacher's choice of instructional delivery methods affect the successful use of a computer program by students?
• What is the optimal amount of time for kindergarten students working in pairs to work on the computer?
• How do students perceive working in pairs versus working independently when creating a multimedia presentation?