Timeline

August 25 - November 9

 

* Creation/determination of the game that will be used for the research
* Literature review on gaming effects on learning
* Refine research questions, hypothesis, and methodology
* Begin the human subjects review process; all researchers will complete the CITI training.
* Human subjects consent forms will be developed and moved through the IRB process of CSUMB and local school district.

 

November 10 - December 15

 

* Identify participation schools/students
* Detail specific procedures for the research implementation

 

January 5 - April 5

 

* Implementation of the project
* Data collection (on site observation, individual and focus group interviews with participants, satisfaction survey)

 

April 6 - June 5

 

* Data analysis of qualitative and quantitative data

 

June 6 - August 20

 

* Final report
* Presenting in conference