After exploring the inquiry models, I have decided to use the I-Search model to guide in my research as this model seems to incorporate all of the steps in some of the more involved models, such as the Pathways to Knowledge approach, but in a much more condensed and less complicated manner. I really appreciate the nonlinear concept and the presearch stage associated with the Pathways to Knowledge, but I feel like these aspects are incorporated in the Selecting a topic and Finding Information stages of the I-Search as well. Due to these reasons, I have chosen the I-Search model as it seems to fit most with how I research and gather information. I also like how it stresses a focus on student's interests.
The topic I have decided to research will focus on iPads in schools, and more specifically in the school library. I'm very curious about the iPad/tablet phenomenon as I do not own one, and know little of their growing impacts as an educational tool especially.
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