Article #1

Kendall Howanski

Bib. Information Berthelsen, D., and Walker, S. (2008). Parents involvement in

(APA Formatting): their childrens education. Family Matters, 79, 34-41.

Author(s) Affiliation: Donna Berthelsen

Sue Walker

Type of Resource:
(Scholarly /Trade/Other) Scholarly article that presents a research study.

Summary of This study examines what the outcome will be if the parent and
essential information: teacher work together. The study explains that all parents are
different and having a positive or negative belief about school
can affect the involvement. In addition, it looks at how the
parents view involvement and different ways teachers can
involve the parents. It takes a look at how parental expectations
about their childs education and responsiveness of school and
family needs. The study shows that parents who have a higher
income are more likely to be more involved. Also, teachers who
talk face to face with parents are more likely to have parents
who are actively engaged. Giving parents information and
helping the parents gain confidence will increase involvement as
well.

Way in which this

source influences the This scholarly article influences my topic about parent involvement
field related to your because it shows what both teachers and parents feel about
inquiry (ex. Math involvement. The article asks both the teacher and the parents how
teaching/learning involved they think the other is. Teachers perception of parent
elementary) involvement shows 60% of parents are very involved.

Potential relevance
to your research This articles relates to my study because it show the importance of
topic and study: communicating with parents.
Stage of action Background- This study provides background knowledge that parent
research where the involvement is a struggle because parents view involvement in
source will be used: different ways.

Findings/Conclusions- This study shows that a child whose family is

involved in their education are more likely to succeed academically.
Parents who have a positive attitude are more likely to influence their
children to have the same perspective.

Implications/Action Planning-This article supports my plans to

continue research to see what helps increase family involvement in
kindergarten.

Article #2
Kendall Howanski

Bib. Information McIntyre, L. L., Eckert T. L., Fiese, B. H., GiGennaro, F. D., and
(APA Formatting): Wildenger, L. K. (2007). Transition to Kindergarten: Family
Experience and Involvement. Early Childhood Education
Journal, 35(1), 83-88.

Author(s) Affiliation: Laura Lee McIntyre

Tanya L. Eckert
Barbara H. Fiese
Florence D. DiGennaro
Leah K. Wildenger

Type of Resource:
(Scholarly /Trade/Other) Scholarly article that presents a research study.

Summary of This study looks into 135 parents/caregivers who were

essential information: transitioning to kindergarten in an urban school district in the
northeast. Parent involvement was viewed from the parent
perspective during this study. The study showed that many
families do not understand the expectations of kindergarten. In
addition, those who are less financially stable are more at risk
for struggling with the transition to kindergarten.
Way in which this
source influences the This scholarly article influences my topic about the need of parent
field related to your involvement from the view of families. The results of this study show
inquiry (ex. Math that many parents have a difficult time with understanding the
teaching/learning expectations of kindergarten.
elementary)

Potential relevance
to your research This article relates to my study because parents struggle with knowing
topic and study: how important it is for parent involvement in their childs learning. I am
able to prove that this is an issue and needs to be addressed.

Stage of action Background- This study provides background knowledge about the
research where the difficulty parents have with understanding the need of parent
source will be used: involvement.

Findings/Conclusions-This research study concludes that parents

would like more information to help with the transition to kindergarten.
In order to help with parent engagement in the beginning of the school
year, parents need to understand the challenges that are faces in
kindergarten. Using resources that will engaged parents will
encourage parents to be involved.

Implications/Action Planning-This article supports my plans to

continue research and move forward with parent involvement. It shows
that giving parents more information about ways they can be involved
will increase their childrens success.

Article #3

Bib. Information Wildenger, L. K., McIntyre, L. L. (2011). Family Concerns and

(APA Formatting): Involvement During Kindergarten Transition. J Child Fam Stud,
20:87-396.

Author(s) Affiliation: Leah K. Wildenger Syracuse University

Laura Lee McIntyre University of Oregon
Type of Resource:
(Scholarly /Trade/Other) Scholarly article that presents a research study.

Summary of This study examines 86 general education students who were

essential information: entering kindergarten. 27.9% of parents showed concern of
communication from the school. In addition, parents thought
communication was more general, rather than specific for each
child. It is difficult for children to go from play to a more
structured environment.

Way in which this

source influences the This scholarly article influences my topic about parent involvement
field related to your because it shows that parents want more information about
inquiry (ex. Math expectations in kindergarten.
teaching/learning
elementary) Things that help parent involvement include attending the original
registration, having an orientation prior to the start of school and
visiting the kindergarten classroom.

Potential relevance
to your research This articles relates to my study because it shows there are many
topic and study: families who feel as if they have a difficult time transitioning into
kindergarten because of the lack of communication.

Stage of action Background- This study provides background knowledge about how
research where the many children have a difficult time with transitioning to kindergarten.
source will be used: 52% are successful, 32% experience moderate level of transition and
16% have a very difficult time.

Findings/Conclusions-This research study concludes that a small

number of families had concerns with children following directions and
displaying behavior problems.

Implications/Action Planning-This article supports my plans to

continue research and move forward because it shows the difficult
problems that occur in kindergarten. 46% lack following directions,
36% lack academic skills, 35% have disorganized home environment,
and 34% have a difficult time working independently.

I will discuss this article as I write my implications and action plan

describing how communication with families can help with these
 problems.

Article #4
Kendall Howanski

Bib. Information (APA Patrikakou, E. N. (2016). Parent involvement, technology, and

Formatting): media: now what? School Community Journal, 26:9-23.

Author(s) Affiliation: Eva N. Patrikakou DePaul University

Type of Resource: Journal regarding technology and parent involvement.

(Scholarly /Trade/Other)

Summary of essential This journal talks about how fast technology is changing and
information: how it is playing a role in parent involvement. Children now are
called digital natives because they have known nothing but
technology. However, many parents and teachers know what
times without technology were like. However, in the journal it
explains that technology is not going anywhere. There are both
positives and negatives to technology, which is explained in the
article, and it is a part of the teachers job to teach how
technology should be presented. This journal talks about the
learning outcomes and how children are more engaged in
literacy with electronic vs. printed because of the features it has
such as sound. In addition, the journal talks about how important
 it is for parents to model how to use technology for children. As
we know parents influence children and they need to show
characteristics of good parenting even more with technology
around. Setting rules and expectations can help create positives
effects on technology.

Way in which this

source influences the This scholarly article influences my topic about parent involvement and
field related to your technology because it shows there are both positive and negatives.
inquiry (ex. Math Many parents do not know how to use technology, but this article
teaching/learning explains that we will only see more, not less, and we need to take
elementary) control of it. This is giving me background information that parents
need to be active in their childs time with technology and set a good
example for their child.

Potential relevance to
your research topic This articles relates to my study because it shows the importance of
and study: parenting/family involvement with technology. There are many
positives to the iPad when an adult is actively involved. In addition, it
shows how children are more engaged with technology versus paper
activities.

Stage of action Background- This study provides background knowledge about how
research where the this generation is the first that has known technology since birth.
source will be used:

Implications/Action Planning-This article supports my plans to

continue research and move forward because it shows how parents
can have a positive influence on their child when using technology.

I will discuss this article as I write my implications and action plan

describing how communication with families can help with these
problems.

Article #5
Kendall Howanski
Bib. Information Puckett, R. (2013). Educational technology and its effective use.
(APA Formatting): I-managers Journal of Educational Technology, 10(3), 6-11.

Author(s) Affiliation: Rhonda Puckett (Liberty University)

Type of Resource:
(Scholarly /Trade/Other) Journal on Educational Technology and how it is effective in the
classroom.

Summary of This article explains how technology is becoming more common

essential information: in our classrooms. More classrooms are using technology as a
part of their curriculum. Technology influences children to be
engaged in their work, stay motivated, reduced behavior
problems, enhances student participation, helps students with
problem solving and encourages collaboration. There are many
resources on iPads that can assist instruction within the
classroom. There are some concerns such as funding, teacher
usage, teacher training, teachers perceptions and teachers
preparation which all need to be considered before
implementing technology.

Way in which this

source influences the This journal explains the effectiveness technology has in the
field related to your classroom. This article asks questions about how technology can be
inquiry (ex. Math integrated in the classroom, how can technology help create a
teaching/learning successful learning atmosphere and exactly what kind of technology is
elementary) helpful.

Potential relevance
to your research This article relates to my study because it states how technology is
topic and study: integrated into the curriculum. In my school district we use iPads for
reading and math instruction. This shows how technology is effective
in the classroom and how it can help with behavior, interest, student
participation, problem solving and communicating with other students.
Stage of action
research where the Findings/Conclusions-This research study concludes that
source will be used: technology implementation has a positive effect on learning outcomes
for students. Technology gives students the motivation to be engaged
in their work and finish work quicker than they would with paper.
Technology helps with differentiated instruction.

Article #6
Kendall Howanski

Bib. Information Reeves, J. L., Gunter, G. A., Lacey, C. (2016). Mobile learning in
(APA Formatting): pre-kindergarten: using student feedback to inform practice.
Educational Technology & Society, 20(1), 37-44.

Author(s) Affiliation: Jennifer L. Reeves Nova Southeastern University

Glenda A. Gunter University of Central Florida
Candace Lacey Southeast Research and Evaluation Associates

Type of Resource:
(Scholarly /Trade/Other) Scholarly article that presents a research study.

Summary of This study had two groups of 28 students in pre-k. The

essential information: experimental group used iPad with guidelines with informal
feedback and the control group did not have access to iPads. An
assessment called the VPK assessment was given at the
beginning and end of year. The result was that those using
iPads had higher academic achievement.
 Way in which this
source influences the This scholarly article influences my topic because it shows how
field related to your learning is important both in and outside of the classroom. Using
inquiry (ex. Math technology opens the doors to many opportunities of learning that they
teaching/learning would not have without this resource.
elementary)

Potential relevance
to your research This article relates to my study because it concludes that iPads are a
topic and study: positive impact on young learners. Many recommendations were
made that I will utilize during my action research.

Stage of action
research where the Findings/Conclusions-This research study concludes that the use of
source will be used: technology can be a positive approach to learning.

Implications/Action Planning- Recommendations were listed that

will help me with my assignments I will be sending home. The article
states the importance of understanding each app, choose appropriate
apps, talk about in-app purchases that are distracting to students, and
all apps should be approved by teacher. In addition, this article also
states that introducing apps one at a time are beneficial. Each week I
will be introducing APPS that are used in our curriculum, which are
district approved.

Article #7
Kendall Howanski

Bib. Information Herold, B. (2015). Doing ed-tech right in the early years Education Week, 28.
(APA Formatting):
Author(s) Affiliation: Benjamin Herold

Type of Resource: Article regarding how technology needs to be taught to children at a young age
(Scholarly so it is used correctly.
/Trade/Other)
Summary of essential This article talks about how technology can be a positive in classrooms, but the
information: technology needs to be used correctly. In order to do that is it the teacher and
parents job to teach and demonstrate the appropriate ways to use technology.
Technology can improve experiences and provide children with more
information we can imagine.
 Limiting children to only parts of a program can increase their understanding. It
is important to build basic skills early on so games can be used correctly.
Students are exposed to a lot that is not appropriate and by teaching the students
early on how to use the device correctly can help eliminate that.

The article states the important for teachers and parents to determine if children
are using digital tools correctly.

Kindergarten students begin to have access to digital tools. Collaborating,

communication and real-world connections are key.
Way in which this This scholarly article influences my topic because it states the greatness
source influences the technology can provide, but needs to be taught to the children using it.
field related to your
inquiry (ex. Math Collaboration, communication and real-world connections are key. It is
teaching/learning important for parents to talk with their child and to ensure the device is being
elementary) used correctly.

Potential relevance to This articles relates to my study because it show explains that technology is
your research topic seen more and more in the early years of school. Teachers and parents need to
and study: take the lead and ensure children are using devices efficiently.

Stage of action Implications/Action Planning-This article supports me encouraging parents to

research where the collaborate and communicate with their child.
source will be used:

Article #8
Kendall Howanski

Bib. Information Arrow, A. W., Finch, B. T. (2013). Multimedia literacy practices in beginning
(APA Formatting): classrooms and at home: the differences in practices and beliefs. Literacy,
47(3):131-141.
Author(s) Affiliation: Alison W. Arrow
Brian T. Finch
Type of Resource: Scholarly Article on literacy practices at home.
(Scholarly
/Trade/Other)
Summary of essential Literacy practices occur both at home and in school. However, the approach is
information: completing different between the two. Some childs are exposed to digital
print, while others are not. Teachers are accountable to understand all
childrens differences.

This study focused on two questions:

- What literacy practices do young children participate in at home?
- What are the teachers beliefs about chilrens home activities?
 There is a gap between what teachers see and what parents do. It concludes
that children spend more time on literacy practices in their parent presence
then teachers believe. However, they incorporate literacy practices in various
ways.
Way in which this This articles influences my topic because I was curious in what other literacy
source influences the practices they were using at home. The digital portion is important in our time,
field related to your but I was curious on reading the study on what other practiced are being used
inquiry (ex. Math and if they are not participating in the assignments, I can believe they are
teaching/learning practicing in other ways.
elementary)
Potential relevance to This related to my research topic because much of what we do on our iPads
your research topic are literacy based. This article talked about literacy practices at home and it
and study: concludes that various literacy practices happen at home. Many teachers were
concerned about technology used at home. Both the parents and teachers want
their children to be successful, but they have different approaches and beliefs.

Stage of action
research where the Findings/Conclusions- Parents may be using various other ways of literacy
source will be used: pratice in their homes.

Article #9
Kendall Howanski
Bib. Information Olmstead, C. (2013).Using technology to increase parent involvement in
(APA Formatting): schools. TechTrends, 57(6):28-141.
Author(s) Affiliation: Christine Olmstead Orange County Department of Education

Type of Resource: scholarly article that presents a research study

(Scholarly
/Trade/Other)
Summary of essential Principals and teachers share the lack of parent involvement in schools and how
information: it hurts students achievement. This article focuses on how technology can
improve parent involvement including an online curriculum. Each individual
involved with children in schools have a different perception in how technology
should be used. Websites are used and information is given to the parents, but
there is little ways for parents to openly share information to teachers.
Technology, including online textbooks and educations websites, help parents
be involved with their childrens learning.

This study concluded that technology is an effective way for parent

involvement. Teachers should use the resource to share information and keep
an open communication. The article also concluded that even when the
textbook was available online only a few used it regularly.

It concluded that technology professional development is important to help

 teachers keep parents involved. School districts should push each school and all
teachers to use websites to help parent communication.
Way in which this
source influences the This influences my topic because our district has an online curriculum. Our
field related to your reading and math curriculum can be accessed online and parents are able to see
inquiry (ex. Math what their children are doing. My assignments went hand in hand with skills
teaching/learning and lessons we are doing in school.
elementary)
Potential relevance to Describe how this article relates to my student because it states how online
your research topic textbooks and educational websites give parents a resource. We have programs
and study: that are on each of the childrens iPad that give parents the information and
skills they are learning in school.

Stage of action Background- The different types of parent involvement. Some families attend
research where the meetings, join activities and volunteer. Others help with homework and keep up
source will be used: to date with school happenings.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-this article states how educational
websites that include games give parents resources that help them be involved
in their childrens learning. Giving parents specific directions on how to access
information can increase the involvement.

Findings/Conclusions- Technology is an effective tool to promote parent

involvement.
Implications/Action Planning- In the future I will consider other ways to
communicate digitally with parents. I think it will be beneficial to post my
assignments with directions onto the websites for parents to access in the future.
I will continue to make more assignments that I feel will benefit the child.