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b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community ||
 * **Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership** ||
 * Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers: ||
 * a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning


 * Evidence:** Action Research Paper – The Impact of Using Video Lessons in the Math Curriculum.


 * Rationale:** This action research paper was created for the Marian University class entitled “Developing Action Research Using Educational Technology (EDT 656). The purpose of the paper was to determine if the integration of video lessons into a college mathematics curriculum would enhance the students’ learning and comprehension. Participants in the study were college mathematics students, traditional and non traditional, male or female, and over the age of eighteen. Upon the completion of the research in the classroom, it was determined the integration of video instruction into a traditional mathematics lecture does have some positive effects on student learning. Most importantly, students were able to review, pause, or fast forward the downloaded material as needed. It was also evident that videos will not replace the classroom instructor at this time.

Completing this research paper has solidified the concept that video instruction can play an important role in higher education. It is essential to utilize various teaching techniques to help the students’ progress through the classroom material. While the results of the research were important and interesting, the process of creating the research paper was equally valuable because of the incorporation of the step-by-step Institutional Review Board’s (IRB) procedures.