First Reflection on Inquiry Process

So far I'm working through the first two steps of the I-Search model, which is Selecting a Topic, and Finding Information.  I knew I wanted to conduct research on iPads and their use in schools, but at this point I'm narrowing down this research so that I can form my specific focus and question regarding iPads and schools.  The concept model I created has really helped in this process, as it allows for me to quickly and easily jot down ideas and information that I stumble across.  The first step of I-Search, Selecting a Topic really focuses on exploring the ideas I come up with, and browsing different resources, which is what I have spent most of my time doing so far.  Since the information needs to be current, and preferably from the last twelve months for this type of assignment, I have been using many different blogs, and news websites as sources of information.  I have also used some oral communication with people that know more about iPads than I do, which is how I discovered the upcoming use of iPads in Canisius High School.  As I continue in the first step, I would like to explore some other sources of information, such as related listservs.  Although, I still plan to collect more information, I have began to move into the second step of I-search with the information that I already have collected as I've started formulating questions, arguments, and exploring each specific resource more in depth.