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I have learned that there are many different areas of action research that can be done.  Action research at its best is knowing when it should be done not can it be done.

Education + Blogs = Collaboration

I think that blogs are a very helpful tool for leaders in education.  One main idea that comes to mind is for educational leaders to be able to collaborate ideas with each other.  Leaders would be able to bounce ideas off of each other, share research information, and many other topics. 

Perfection is NOT a Must!

After reading and learning about action research, I really cannot imagine another way of working toward progress and change that would come close to being as effective.  Why would someone leading a school campus or district trust a generic solution when they are in the ultimate position to initiate a more personalized response that would lead to success?  I plan to use action research in my career starting now!  I mean, is there really a reason to wait? If I can see glitches in the systematic way that I do things now, I see it as my job to do everything within my power to get them taken care of.  Are my classroom stations being effective in leading my students to success?  As a co-worker, am I doing my best in providing my teammates with information about strategies and daily routines that I find most effective?  My discipline strategies with Little Johnny are not leading to positive results.  What can I try that will encourage him to exhibit more exemplary traits?  By asking myself these questions, I am introducing myself to action based inquiry.  The next step I must take is to research strategies that could offer more beneficial outcomes.  Upon gaining knowledge from my research, I must work to incorporate my findings into my daily practices, analyze whether or not I have chosen the best option, and be willing to spiral the process if there still seem to be some gaps in the results.  In my opinion, I will never reach a state of perfection in my career.  Let me rephrase.  I hope that I do not ever reach a point in my career that I think everything is perfect.  I strive to always work toward a better me, and active research may be a leading role in obtaining that goal!