Analysis of Data collection (Codes)
Common words used for use ‘use of technology’ plus tally score
- Stimulus IIIIIII (7)
- Guided learning III (3)
- Resources II (2)
- Research purposes IIIII (5)
- Written documents IIIIII (6)
- Google Classroom IIIIII (6)
- Submission to CMS III (3)
- Visual Stimulus IIII (4)
- Note taking III (3)
- Design Software IIIII (5)
- Editing Software IIII (4)
Common words used for ‘implications of ICT’ plus tally score
- Connection Issues IIIIII (6)
- Distraction from advertisements I (1)
- Research-based activities (Attention Span) III (3)
- Notifications from Social media IIII (4)
- No suitable technology device III (3)
- Inappropriate use of device IIIIII (6)
(Timing, games, social media)
Common ‘strategies for lesson activities’ including tally score
- Instructional learning IIIII (5)
- Collaborative learning IIIIII (6)
- Cooperative learning IIIIIIIIIIIII (13)
- Independent learning III (3)
Use of content management system (Google Classroom)
- Instructional content I I I (3)
- Submission of work I I I I (4)
- Documentation II I I (4)
- Stimulus II I I (4)
- Resources I I I I (4)
Use of Computer supported collaborative learning
- Research I (1)
- Engaging stimulus III (3)
- Group discussion/analysis II (2)
Summary of Categories
Guided learning through CMS
Engaging stimulus activities
Recording of ideas and notes
Connectivity issues
Inappropriate Usage of devices
Cooperative based learning
Part B: Data collection protocol
Dear Potential Participant:
I am working on a project titled “How does collaborative and cooperative learning impact on
student engagement in Stage 4 and 5” for the class, ‘Researching Teaching and Learning 2,’
at Western Sydney University. As part of the project, I am collecting information to help
inform the design of a teacher research proposal.
In brief, the project will explore how ICT affects student engagement in cooperative and
collaborative learning within the classroom. The type of information that we are wanting to
learn from the participants is how technology affects the ways in which students engage with
the curriculum content within a group-based setting. The mode of data collection will be
through a series of classroom observations.
By signing this form, I acknowledge that:
• I have read the project information and have been given the opportunity to discuss the
information and my involvement in the project with the researcher/s.
• The procedures required for the project and the time involved have been explained to
me, and any questions I have about the project have been answered to my satisfaction.
• I consent to the multiple classroom observations that will be undertaken as part of the
study.
• I understand that my involvement is confidential and that the information gained
during this data collection experience will only be reported within the confines of the
‘Researching Teaching and Learning 2’ unit, and that all personal details will be de-
identified from the data.
• I understand that I can withdraw from the project at any time, without affecting my
relationship with the researcher/s, now or in the future.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older, or I am a full-time
university student who is 17 years old.
Signed: __________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am the legal guardian of a person who is 16 or 17
years old, and provide my consent for the person’s participation.
Signed: __________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
Classroom Observations
Teacher: _______________________ Grade: _______ Date: ____/____/2018
Data Collection Chart Field Notes
Time Activity/ Cooperative Student Engagement Use for Grouping (e.g.
Task or technology Size implications of
Collaborative (Ex. Research,
ICT)
Distracted
Learning
(No focus)
On Task
stimulus, guide,
focused)
Off Task
(Partly
focus)
resources)
(Full
Summary on collaborative and cooperative learning.
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