Bug Club Software Impact

This project analyzes the impact of Bug Club software on reading comprehension skills in Dorothy Barley Infant School. It includes a project management plan, a small-scale research study using a questionnaire, and an analysis of the data collected. The project concludes with recommendations for improving the software and teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.

THE IMPACT OF BUG CLUB
SOFTWARE DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGY IN THE
DOROTY BARLEY INFANT
SCHOOL

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P1 Devising project aims and objectives
Topic of Research: The Impact Of Bug Club Software Digital Technology In The Dorothy
Barley Infant School.
Background of Study
Digital technologies such as cloud computing, mobile communication, computer
technologies which are used by the organisations in order to enhance the efficacy in their
business operations. Digital technologies are widely used by the management of organisations in
order to reduce their cost, time and efforts and to improve the quality and quantity of
productivity (Topol and Hill, 2012). Bug Club is a powerful whole school reading programme
that is proven to raise attainment in reading and is loved by over a million children globally. In
this context, the focus of research is to analyse the impact of the software in Dorothy Barley
Infant School, United Kingdom. To enhance the comprehension skills of children, teachers and
school authorities have implemented the use of Bug Software digital technologies within the
premises. The researcher will focus on the impact of this software on children learning and
comprehending skills. In the research, researcher will prepare robust project management plan
stating aim, objectives, scope and research questions of project. Furthermore, researcher will
carry out small scale research in order to gather the views of teachers regarding benefits or
limitations of software and will provide recommendations so that software can be utilised in
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Illustration 1: Bug Club Software
(Source : Bug Club, 2018)

more precisely. Eventually, researcher will provide self reflection on the value of undertaking the
research to meet stated objectives and own learning.
Project Aim
The aim of the project is “ To analyse the impact of Bug Club software digital technology in the
Dorothy Barley Infant School.”
Project Objectives
The objectives of research project is listed below:
 To identify the meaning of Bug Club software digital technology.
 To analyse the implications of Bug Club software implemented at the Dorothy Barley
Infant School. To examine challenges of Bug Club Software face by teachers at Dorothy Barley Infant
Schools.
Research Questions
1. What is the meaning of Bug Club software digital technology?
2. What are the implications of Bug Club software implemented at the Dorothy Barley
Infant School?
3. What are the challenges of Bug Club Software face by teachers at Dorothy Barley Infant
Schools?
P2 Project Management Plan
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors Resource
Names Cost
Identifying title of study 3 days
Mon
5/14/1
8
Wed
5/16/18 £0.00
Problem statement 4 days
Thu
5/17/1
8
Tue
5/22/18 1 £200.00
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Setting deadlines 4 days
Wed
5/23/1
8
Mon
5/28/18 1,2 £150.00
Literature review 5 days
Tue
5/29/1
8
Mon
6/4/18 3
Books,Journals,
Internet and
articles
£600.00
Selecting techniques for
research 5 days Tue
6/5/18
Mon
6/11/18 4 £150.00
Determining Budget 4 days
Tue
6/12/1
8
Fri
6/15/18 4,5 £300.00
Data Interpretation and
analysis 13 days
Mon
6/18/1
8
Wed
7/4/18 6 Questionnaires £450.00
Evaluating results and
findings 8 days Thu
7/5/18
Mon
7/16/18 7 £200.00
Presenting conclusion
and recommendations 7 days
Tue
7/17/1
8
Wed
7/25/18 8 £100.00
Documenting results 3 days
Thu
7/26/1
8
Mon
7/30/18 9 £100.00
Submission of report 4 days
Tue
7/31/1
8
Fri
8/3/18 10 £50.00
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The total budget for the research will be £2300 and researcher will take 60 days to accomplish
the aim and objectives of study.
P3 Gantt Chart to provide time frames
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Illustration 2: Gantt Chart
Illustration 3: Network Diagram

P4 Small-Scale research
Questionnaire
Name: _________
Age: _______
Job Profile:_______
Q1.Specify your gender?
 Male
 Female
Q2. What is your work experience?
 0-5 years
 5-10 years
 10 years and above
Q3.Since how long you are using Bug Club software to teach infants in your school?
 It is recently used
 It is used since 5 years
 Don't know
Q4. Is using digital technology benefiting children at Dorothy Barley Infant School?
 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Q5. Have you found any improvements in children learning skills after using Bug Club
Software?
 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Q6. What are the issues faced by you while dealing with Bug Club Software?
 It sometimes lags
 It crashed sometimes
 It has limited e-books for children
 No Issues
Q7. Which method of teaching is mostly preferable by you to provide education to children and
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infants?
 Digital method
 Traditional Method.
Q8. What are your recommendation to the Bug Club Software from which they can improve the
software according to needs of children?
 Include more e-books for infants
 Upgrade software to eliminate lag issues
 Develop More interactive and user friendly platform
 No recommendations
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Analysis and interpretation
Theme 1: Specify your gender?

Q1.Specify your gender? Frequency
Male 6
Female 14
Total 20
Interpretation: The questionnaire survey has been conducted at Dorothy Barley Infant School,
researcher provided the questionnaire to the participants which were teachers who currently
working in the school. Researcher first asked them to specify their gender. From the sample of
20 teachers, it was identified that 6 were males and 20 were females. This implied that amount of
female teachers was greater than males.
Theme 2: What is your work experience?
Q2. What is your work experience? Frequency
0-5 years 11
5-10 years 5
10 years and above 4
Total 20
6
14
Male
Female

Interpretation: The questionnaire survey has been conducted at Dorothy Barley Infant School,
researcher provided the questionnaire to the participants which were teachers who currently
working in the school. In the questionnaire, researcher asked this question to teachers in order to
know their working experience at school. From analysing the sample of 20 teachers it was
identified that 11 teachers have experience from 0 to 5 years, 5 teachers have experience of 5 to
10 years and 4 teachers have experienced of 10 years and above. From this analysis, it can be
understood that majority of teachers have teaching experience of less than 5 years.
Theme 3: Bug Club software has been recently used to teach infants and toddlers at Dorothy
Barley Infant School.
Q3.Since how long you are using Bug Club software to teach infants in
your school?
Frequency
It is been recently used 10
It is being used since 5 years 5
Don't know 5
Total 20
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Interpretation: In the questionnaire survey conducted at Dorothy Barley Infant School,
researcher inquired the participants which were teachers who worked at the school in order to
gather information regarding the use of Bug Club software to provide teaching to children. From
the analysis of sample of 20 teachers, it was identified that 10 teachers said that it has been used
recently by the school authorities. 5 teachers said that Bug Club software has been used since 5
years in the school and 5 teachers have no idea about the implementation of Bug Club software
in school. Thus, from the analysis, it can be understood that Bug Club software has been used
recently within the school to provide education to the children.
Theme 4: Digital technology benefiting children at Dorothy Barley Infant School?
Q4. Is using digital technology benefiting children at Dorothy Barley Infant
School?
Frequency
Yes 16
No 3
Not Sure 1
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Interpretation: In the questionnaire survey conducted at Dorothy Barely Infant School,
researcher asked the participants of the researcher in order to know whether using digital
technology benefiting children or not. After analysing the sample of 20 respondents, it was
identified that 16 teachers said that using digital technology benefiting children at Dorothy
Barley Infant School, 3 teachers denied that using digital technology does not benefiting children
and 1 teacher was not sure whether using digital technology benefiting children at Dorothy
Barley Infant School or not. Thus, from the analysis it can be concluded that using digital
technology benefiting children at Dorothy Barley Infant School as majority of teachers agreed
with the statement.
Theme 5: Improvements in children learning skills after using Bug Club Software.
Q5. Have you found any improvements in children learning skills after
using Bug Club Software?
Frequency
Yes 17
No 2
Not Sure 1
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Interpretation: In the questionnaire survey researcher asked the participants of the research in
order to know whether any improvements in children learning skills has been made or not after
using Bug Club software. The motive of asking this question was to know the views of teachers
in regards with progress made in children. After analysing the sample of 20 respondents, it was
identified that 17 teachers agreed that there are significant improvements in children learning
skills and abilities. 2 teachers denied that there is not improvement in children learning skills and
abilities and 1 teacher was not sure whether there are significant improvements in children
learning skills and abilities or not. Thus, from the analysis, it can be understood that there are
significant improvements in children learning skills after using Bug Club Software.
Theme 6: Issues with lag faced by teachers while dealing with Bug Club Software.
Q6. What are the issues faced by you while dealing with Bug Club
Software?
Frequency
It sometimes lags 9
It crashed sometimes 4
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It has limited e-books for children 3
No Issues 4
Total 20
Interpretation: In the questionnaire survey conducted at Dorothy Barely Infant School,
researcher asked the participants of the researcher in order to know the issues faced by teacher
while providing teaching by using Bug Club Software. After analysing the sample of 20 teachers
it was identified that 9 teachers said that software sometimes lag especially during teaching. 4
teachers said that software crashed for no reasons, 3 teachers said that it contain limited e-books
and stories for children and 4 teachers faced no issues. Thus, from the analysis it can be
concluded that issues with lag faced by teachers while dealing with Bug Club Software
Theme 7: Digital method of teaching is mostly preferable by teachers to provide education to
children and infants
Q7. Which method of teaching is mostly preferable by you to provide
education to children and infants?
Frequency
Digital method 15
Traditional Method. 5
Total 20
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Interpretation: In the questionnaire survey conducted at The questionnaire survey has been
conducted at Dorothy Barley Infant School, researcher provided the questionnaire to the
participants which were teachers currently working in the school. Researcher asked the
participants regarding the type of method they prefers to use in order to provide education to
children. After analysing the sample of 20 teachers it was identified that 15 teachers prefer to use
digital method where they used digital technologies and software to provide education to
children. 5 teachers prefer to use traditional mode of teaching where they use traditional
black/white board method of providing education to children. From the analysis, it can be
concluded that teacher mostly prefer digital method of teaching to provide education to children.
Theme 8: What are your recommendation to the Bug Club Software from which they can
improve the software according to needs of children?
Q8. What are your recommendation to the Bug Club Software from which
they can improve the software according to needs of children?
Frequency
Include more e-books for infants 6
Upgrade software to eliminate lag issues 8
Develop More interactive and user friendly platform 4
No recommendations 2
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Total 20
Interpretation: In the questionnaire survey conducted at Dorothy Barley Infant School,
researchers asked about the recommendations of teachers so that issues and challenges they
faced can be minimised or eliminated. After analysing the sample of 20 teachers, it was
identified that 6 teachers recommends that Bug Club software must have more e-books and
interactive stories for children. 8 teachers proposed that management needs to upgrade the
software in order to eliminate the lag issues. 4 teachers recommends to develop more interactive
and user friendly platform and 2 teachers have no recommendations. Thus, from the analysis it
can be understood that Bug Club software needs to upgrade their system and applications so that
lag issues can be eliminated.
LO 3
P5 Analysing research data
In order to analyse the research data, it is essential for researcher to utilise appropriate research
methods. In this part, researcher will describe the research methods used by him or her to
accomplish the aim and objectives of research. The research methodology used by researcher is
described below:
Research Philosophy: Research philosophy deals with source, nature and development of
knowledge. Research philosophy is the first area to be covered as per Saunders research onion
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(Taylor, Bogdan and DeVault, 2015). It is the way or belief through which researcher collects,
analyse and interprets research data. Research philosophy has been classified into four types and
in present study, researcher has used positivism research philosophy. Positivism research
philosophy helps in analysing the case studies and helps researcher to gather relevant research
data.
Research Design: Research design is the plan which helps researcher to attain research questions
efficiently. There are several types of research design used by researchers in order to accomplish
research goals and objectives (Mackey and Gass, 2015). In present research project, researcher
has used descriptive research design.
Research Approach: Research approach is the plan consists of steps followed by researcher in
formulating broad assumptions to describing process of data collection. There two types of
research approach used by the researchers in order to carry out their research studies which are
deductive and inductive research approach (Lewis, 2015). In current study, researcher has used
inductive research approach. Inductive approach does not involve formulation of hypotheses. It
starts with research questions and aims and objectives that need to be achieved during the
research process.
Research Strategy: Research strategies are plans which devised by researcher in order to attain
the aim and objectives of research study. In the present research study, researcher has used
quantitative research strategy. Quantitative research strategy helps in analysing numerical data
effectively and efficiently. As data has been collected from questionnaire method, quantitative
research strategy assists in analysing the research data.
Data Collection: Data collection is the process of gathering and analysing research in effective
and efficient manner. There are two sources from where researcher acquired research data. These
are primary and secondary sources (Flick, 2015). From primary source researcher will collects
data using questionnaire research instrument. The questionnaire has been provided to the
teachers of Dorothy Barley Infant School. It consists of close ended questions and was directly
given to teachers by hand.
Sampling: Sampling is the process of taking small amount of data from large pool of
information. Sampling is considered as an essential and crucial process as collecting data from
large populations is pragmatically not possible for researcher. In the present research researcher
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by using simple random sampling method has conducted survey with 20 teachers working at
Dorothy Barley Infant School.
Data Analysis: Data analysis is considered as essential process in the research study. There are
various approaches of analysing data and in the present research study, researcher has used
thematic analysis in order to analyse research data. Tables and charts has been used by researcher
so that analysis become more interactive.
Ethical Consideration: Researcher in the present research explained the motive of research
before conducting survey (Silverman, 2016). The consent of participants has been taken before
conducting research study. Furthermore, anonymity of participants has been maintained by
researcher.
Research Limitations: Researcher faced limitations like resistance of participants,
underestimation of budget, in data collection and analysis process. These issues acts as
obstruction which affects the effectiveness of the research.
P6 Communicating appropriate recommendations
After analysing the impact of Bug Club software digital technology at Dorothy Barley Infant
School, researcher provided few recommendations which can help both teachers and software
company in improving their software as well as way of teaching. Upgrading software: It was identified in the research analysis that current version of
software lags and crashed for no reasons (Reith, Carr and Gunsch, 2002). Teachers found
difficulties in managing the software. Thus, it is recommended to the management of Bug
Club software to update the version of software so that stability of software can be
enhanced. Installing more e-books and interactive lessons: From the analysis, it was identified that
teachers complained about lack of e-books and interactive stories or lessons have been
found on software. In order to enhance the efficacy of software, it is recommended to the
management of Bug Club software to install more e-books and interactive lessons so that
quality education can be provided. More user friendly systems: It is recommended to the software company to make more
user friendly systems so that teachers can use it appropriately and efficiently.
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 Providing training to teachers: In order to enhance the use of Bug Club software, it is
essential for school authorities to provide training to teachers so that their skills and
abilities can be increased (Manches, Bligh and Luckin, 2012).
P7 Reflection
The aim of my research was to analyse the impact of Bug Club software digital
technology in the Dorothy Barley Infant School. In this context, I have conducted research
analyses at Dorothy Barley Infant School where the management recently implemented Bug
Club Software to provide learnings to infants. It is one of the renowned school located at
Davington Rd, Dagenham RM8 2LL, UK. Digital technologies are widely used by the
management of organisations in order to reduce their cost, time and efforts and to improve the
quality and quantity of productivity. For this quantitative research, I have prepared questionnaire
and provided it to the participants of research which were teachers working in school. It consists
of close ended questions and was directly given to teachers by hand. I have selected
questionnaire survey method as it helps in collecting large amount of information at shorter
duration of time. To reduce my efforts, I have taken sample of 20 teachers randomly and
provided questionnaire to them. This also assists me to analyse the data more effectively. To
meet the objectives, I have asked questions which are related with digital technologies and
especially Bug club software. All the participants completely filled the questionnaire with
response rate of 100%. To attain the aim and objectives of my study, I have used thematic
analysis in order to analyse the collected data in more appropriate and effective manner. With
charts and tables, I have interpreted the data in brief and succinct manner which could help end
users to comprehend the research effectively and efficiently. I have provided some
recommendations to software company and school administration so that they can improve the
current version of software and current method of teaching so that quality of learning can be
enhanced. I have faced few limitations in research such as resistance of participants,
underestimation of budget, in data collection and analysis process. Though, I was able to
overcome these obstructions by following my plan and strategies. Thus, in this way I was able to
accomplish my aim and objectives.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Flick, U., 2015. Introducing research methodology: A beginner's guide to doing a research
project. Sage.
Lewis, S., 2015. Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five
approaches. Health promotion practice, 16(4), pp.473-475.
Mackey, A. and Gass, S.M., 2015. Second language research: Methodology and design.
Routledge.
Manches, A., Bligh, B. and Luckin, R., 2012. Decoding learning: The proof, promise and
potential of digital education.
Reith, M., Carr, C. and Gunsch, G., 2002. An examination of digital forensic
models. International Journal of Digital Evidence, 1(3), pp.1-12.
Silverman, D. ed., 2016. Qualitative research. Sage.
Taylor, S.J., Bogdan, R. and DeVault, M., 2015. Introduction to qualitative research methods: A
guidebook and resource. John Wiley & Sons.
Topol, E.J. and Hill, D., 2012. The creative destruction of medicine: How the digital revolution
will create better health care (p. 2). New York: Basic Books.
Online
Bug Club Software. 2018. [Online]. Available
through:<https://www.pearsonglobalschools.com/index.cfm?
locator=PS1n64&PMDbSiteId=4941&PMDbSolutionId=35262&PMDbSubSolutionId=&
PMDbCategoryId=35270&PMDbSubCategoryId=35271&PMDbSubjectAreaId=&PMDb
ProgramId=98801&acornRdt=1&acornRef=http%3A%2F%2Fwww
%2Epearsonglobalschools%2Ecom%3A80%2FBugclub%2Findex%2Ecfm>
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APPENDIX 1
Research Log Book
Date: 14/05/2018
Research Elements/Aspects
Title: The Impact Of Bug Club Software Digital Technology In The Dorothy Barley Infant
School.
Project Aim
The aim of the project is “ To analyse the impact of Bug Club software digital technology in the
Dorothy Barley Infant School.”
Project Objectives
The objectives of research project is listed below:
 To identify the meaning of Bug Club software digital technology.
 To analyse the implications of Bug Club software implemented at the Dorothy Barley
Infant School. To examine challenges of Bug Club Software face by teachers at Dorothy Barley Infant
Schools.
Research Questions
1. What is the meaning of Bug Club software digital technology?
2. What are the implications of Bug Club software implemented at the Dorothy Barley
Infant School?
3. What are the challenges of Bug Club Software face by teachers at Dorothy Barley Infant
Schools?
Sources Used
Internet
Bug Club Software. 2018. [Online]. Available
through:<https://www.pearsonglobalschools.com/index.cfm?
locator=PS1n64&PMDbSiteId=4941&PMDbSolutionId=35262&PMDbSubSolutionId=&PM
DbCategoryId=35270&PMDbSubCategoryId=35271&PMDbSubjectAreaId=&PMDbProgram
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Id=98801&acornRdt=1&acornRef=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epearsonglobalschools%2Ecom
%3A80%2FBugclub%2Findex%2Ecfm>
Books and Journals
Manches, A., Bligh, B. and Luckin, R., 2012. Decoding learning: The proof, promise and
potential of digital education.
Reith, M., Carr, C. and Gunsch, G., 2002. An examination of digital forensic
models. International Journal of Digital Evidence, 1(3), pp.1-12.
Topol, E.J. and Hill, D., 2012. The creative destruction of medicine: How the digital revolution
will create better health care (p. 2). New York: Basic Books.
Summary of What you have learned
The aim of my research was to analyse the impact of Bug Club software digital technology in
the Dorothy Barley Infant School. In this context, I have conducted research analyses at
Dorothy Barley Infant School where the management recently implemented Bug Club Software
to provide learnings to infants. It is one of the renowned school located at Davington Rd,
Dagenham RM8 2LL, UK. Digital technologies are widely used by the management of
organisations in order to reduce their cost, time and efforts and to improve the quality and
quantity of productivity. For this quantitative research, I have prepared questionnaire and
provided it to the participants of research which were teachers working in school. It consists of
close ended questions and was directly given to teachers by hand. I have selected questionnaire
survey method as it helps in collecting large amount of information at shorter duration of time.
To reduce my efforts, I have taken sample of 20 teachers randomly and provided questionnaire
to them. This also assists me to analyse the data more effectively. To meet the objectives, I have
asked questions which are related with digital technologies and especially Bug club software.
All the participants completely filled the questionnaire with response rate of 100%. To attain
the aim and objectives of my study, I have used thematic analysis in order to analyse the
collected data in more appropriate and effective manner. With charts and tables, I have
interpreted the data in brief and succinct manner which could help end users to comprehend the
research effectively and efficiently. I have provided some recommendations to software
company and school administration so that they can improve the current version of software
and current method of teaching so that quality of learning can be enhanced. I have faced few
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limitations in research such as resistance of participants, underestimation of budget, in data
collection and analysis process. Though, I was able to overcome these obstructions by
following my plan and strategies. Thus, in this way I was able to accomplish my aim and
objectives.
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APPENDIX 2
QUESTIONNAIRE
Questionnaire
Name: _________
Age: _______
Job Profile:_______
Q1.Specify your gender?
 Male
 Female
Q2. What is your work experience?
 0-5 years
 5-10 years
 10 years and above
Q3.Since how long you are using Bug Club software to teach infants in your school?
 It is recently used
 It is used since 5 years
 Don't know
Q4. Is using digital technology benefiting children at Dorothy Barley Infant School?
 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Q5. Have you found any improvements in children learning skills after using Bug Club
Software?
 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Q6. What are the issues faced by you while dealing with Bug Club Software?
 It sometimes lags
 It crashed sometimes
 It has limited e-books for children
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 No Issues
Q7. Which method of teaching is mostly preferable by you to provide education to children and
infants?
 Digital method
 Traditional Method.
Q8. What are your recommendation to the Bug Club Software from which they can improve the
software according to needs of children?
 Include more e-books for infants
 Upgrade software to eliminate lag issues
 Develop More interactive and user friendly platform
 No recommendations
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