Accessibility, Outcomes and Program Evaluation

On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

This article started out with my being bothered by the fact that ‘OER adoption reliably saves students money but does not reliably improve their outcomes.’ ’ For many years OER advocates have told faculty, “When you adopt OER your students save money and get the same or better outcomes!”

OER

OER Outcomes Comparison Study

Empowering Community Perspectives in Evaluation Research

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 17, 2019

What is equitable evaluation? As funders, government agencies, and service providers become increasingly focused on program evaluation results to make evidence-based decisions, evaluators and other researchers seek to answer this question. Why does equitable evaluation matter? .

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Data Outcomes Assessment

Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

A new bar has been set for state-grants-funded digital math programs evaluation. The Utah STEM Action Center has released its 2020 annual report , which includes the results of their comprehensive statewide program evaluation. Ebook: Demanding More from Edtech Evaluation. More studies on ST Math outcomes.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation STEM Analysis Software

U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. ” How would the program operate? FY 2001: $450,000,000. ” FY 2012 $0.

Policies

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education

Toward a Conceptual Framework for a Quality, Learning-Focused 1to1 Initiative

More Verbs

AUGUST 1, 2015

Managing Change: Knowing how to define success and if “it” is working (smart use of data for planning, formative feedback, and program evaluation). Metrics primarily focused on Learning-centered outcomes (e.g. Deliberately and proactively defining success (more in terms of learning than of technology).

Learning

Learning Common Core Program Evaluation Professional Learning

Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

A Mississippi mom encourages her daughter as she completes a session on the kindergarten readiness program, Waterford Upstart. A growing body of research shows that children who start kindergarten without a firm grasp of the basics are more vulnerable to poor academic outcomes in later grades.

Guidelines

Guidelines Laptops Learning Digital Divide

National Network Launches to Connect Students in Crisis

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Starting in September, students enrolled at participating colleges and universities will be able to access emergency coaching services through a centralized portal connected to InsideTrack’s uCoach engagement platform. We’ve supported more than 2 million students since 2001 and currently serve over 4,000 programs.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Advocacy Outcomes Training

Profiles in Success: Evaluation Links ST Math to Improved Growth Mindset

MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Robeson's principal, Nick Gaines, brought in ST Math to give students access to engaging, personalized instruction and encourage them to become fearless problem solvers. Having seen the impact at other schools, Gaines knew that the program would fit right in with Robeson's culture.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Elementary Outcomes Assessment

K-12 Educators and Administrators: Share Your Ed-tech Pilot Approach

Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2015

We think if schools are able to run strong, results-based pilots, it will be more likely that teachers and students have access to education technology tools that can help them reach their goals. Director of Research and Program Evaluation. So, do you think you have a pilot approach others could learn from?

Robotics

Robotics Education Competency Based Learning Program Evaluation

Edtech Data Improves Purchases and Student Performance

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Having access to schoolwide performance data over a number of years also allows administrators to look at how students performed before the purchase of the program, and then for years afterward. Andrew noted that “other outcomes should also be considered, rather than just what happens on one day in April.” About the Presenter.

Data

Data EdTech Comparison Program Evaluation

ST Math Results & Impact

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

Understanding MIND's Research Paradigm and Ways to Evaluate Effective Education Research Academic conversations around education research can often be daunting, difficult to follow, and beg more questions than answers when considering education programs. The longer the program has been implemented with consistency and fidelity (i.e.,

EdTech

EdTech Study Data Outcomes

5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For better or worse, standardized test scores are simple for anyone to access, typically a link or two away on the web. Before joining Digital Promise, Christina led program evaluations for federal and state initiatives and delivered professional development and technical assistance to school districts at Measurement Incorporated.

Analysis

Analysis Data EdTech Assessment

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

Study

Study eBook EdTech Common Core

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

Study

Study eBook EdTech Common Core

Transforming a School District’s Leadership and Literacy Instruction to Increase Equity

edWeb.net

JULY 7, 2021

After a curriculum audit and a second opinion confirmed the resources being used were not well aligned with the level of text on state tests, there was also a program evaluation that showed disparities in literacy instruction, with some educators not always providing the level of instruction students needed.

Elementary

Elementary Professional Learning Program Evaluation Instructional Materials

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