What I've learned about action research

What I've learned about action research....

I've learned that action research is a principal's systematic study of his/her own administrative practices and changes based on their observations.
The principal engages in systematic, intentional study of his/her own administrative practice and takes action for change based on what he/she learns as a result of the inquiry. It is a way to seek out changes and reflect on their practice, a powerful vehicle for learning and school improvement. It is typically designed and conducted to analyze data and to improve their own practice.
The principal gathers information about this question based on their wonderings and uses the information along with relevant literature to develop a new understanding for their campus. Armed with new information, the principal can go about making a change for the better and sharing his/her new ideas with others.
Action research defines the way an administrator does their work and can lead to student and campus success.


How educational leaders might use blogs

Blogs can be very beneficial and useful way of communication.
It is great place to send out ideas and get feedback from others, blogs have the potential to be a discussion board but on a much bigger scale. As an educational leader, I like the idea of getting others to leave comments on my ideas and create a whole dialogue around a topic.