This document outlines Dr. Z's assignments for Module 4 due on May 31, 2011. It includes writing an introduction by June 3, creating a research table summarizing at least 6 sources by June 5, and a quantitative research activity comparing two education research articles (one good and one not-so-good) using criteria from Chapter 5, also due June 5. Upcoming assignments will be released in the next 24 hours. The document also provides information about a mini-conference on June 11 to complete a survey for and volunteer for sessions.

1. Tonight’s Work Dr. Z May 31, 2011

2. Module 4 Write the Introduction Due 6/3 Create a Research Table Due 6/5 Quantitative Research Activity Due 6/5

3. Introduction Creates the framework for the paper State the purpose of the paper Explain why this analysis is appropriate Identify the importance of the problem Define the scope of the review Suggest how the review could be applied List the research questions

4. Scope You are bracketing your research review Defining the limits of your review It might include: Elementary vs secondary Commercial vs PK – 12 Urban vs rural Last 10 years Study the effects of 1:1 computing on collaborative learning in the 4th grade classroom

5. Create a Research Table Create a literature table to summarize your findings Use columns that will best fit your needs Use the examples in chapter 7 as inspiration Include: at least 3 columns At least 6 resources Submit to the Assignment dropbox

6. Quantitative Research Follow the assignment page in Module 4 Use chapter 5 for directions Find 2 RESEARCH articles: 1 good and 1 not-so-good Use the questions at end of Chapter 5 Analyze each of the articles Compare and Contrast the articles.

7. Up-coming Assignments All assignments will be released in next 24 hrs. Review what is expected Review the Final Paper rubric Ask questions for clarification

8. 2010 Cohort Mini-ConferenceJune 11 in SEC 127

9. Mini-Conference Complete the Survey Another will be available by Friday Sessions Volunteer for a session You don’t have to present if you don’t want. Skyped persons Will vote on that in next survey Probably 3 total

10. Elements Food Meals on the Hill Snacks – volunteer to bring them Drinks – make coffee. Bring your UNI cups ?????????