Abstract
- This article describes an action research study of the effectiveness of online book clubs as an instructional tool for a Master of School Administration technology course. Data included student surveys, self-assessments, and book club posts. Findings indicate that online book clubs were effective overall. Specifically, the online book clubs facilitated a learning community, the readings were beneficial, and students increased knowledge and skills related to course content and longer-term professional development. Findings also included specific book club procedures that were effective as well as needs for procedural improvement.