Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Implications of the access hypothesis : Why do most comparisons of OER to traditional materials fail to find a positive effect of OER? The most popular hypothesis is that the affordability of OER creates more access for students, and that this increase in access is what will drive changes in outcomes. Grimaldi et al.

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 197

Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2016

Establishing Goals and Program Evaluation. Access a network of participating districts for support and collaboration. Leadership and Organizational Design. Messaging and Effective Communication. Budget and Resources. Technology Infrastructure. Digital Curriculum and Assessment. Personalized Professional Learning.

Program Evaluation 120

Program Evaluation Technology Support Professional Learning Assessment 120

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to general education students. Regardless of ability, all students are entitled to access the resources that help them develop a successful and fulfilling post-secondary plan.

Secondary 125

Secondary Education Program Evaluation Training 125

ET Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Attendees will gain access to toolkits, frameworks, and templates for implementing evidence-based literacy practices as well as expert insights and collaborative support for driving measurable, equitable literacy success. Lexias four-day Science of Reading Week will equip attendees to take the next step in their journey.

Program Evaluation 52

Program Evaluation Advocacy Strategy Outcomes 52

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

history has resulted in persistent unequal access to opportunity. Chin is a doctoral candidate in education policy and program evaluation at Harvard University. Virginia Lovison is a doctoral student in education policy and program evaluation at Harvard University. Sign up here for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Program Evaluation 112

Program Evaluation Policies Education Data 112

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

A Mississippi mom encourages her daughter as she completes a session on the kindergarten readiness program, Waterford Upstart. Hammitte said Waterford Upstart participants often posted stronger scores than children who were not enrolled in the program. Almost a third of all homes in the county lack broadband access.

Guidelines 115

Guidelines Laptops Learning Digital Divide 115

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

, limited data collection, limited program evaluation?, Public Schools, digital equity and access to technology at home is a very real problem. information and access for families? limited fidelity to models, limited professional development?, inconsistent resource use? and only Isolated good examples?

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Future Ready Digital Divide Digital Learning Broadband 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has curated a list of live, interactive virtual field trips that educators can access to enrich discussions surrounding Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

Program Evaluation 106

Program Evaluation Education Report Libraries 106

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

To Address It: To address this, state policies were developed that successfully eliminated any barriers to student access and opportunities. For example, the Distance Education Grant has provided $200,000 each year for new course design and creation, professional development, program evaluation and maintenance and operational needs.

EdTech 111

EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation 111

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 74

Program Evaluation Elementary Outcomes Assessment 74

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 120

Robotics Education Competency Based Learning Program Evaluation 120

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 100

Program Evaluation Advocacy Outcomes Training 100

District Administration

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Making complex data more accessible and informative In the Madison Metropolitan School District, the Research & Program Evaluation Office provides rigorous and high-quality research and analysis to support district priorities.

Data 40

Data Program Evaluation Analysis Accessibility 40

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Determine community wifi access points. Investigate possible home connect programs for students who do not have access. Provide labs and access points at buildings in the district and communicate availability to students and parents. Evaluate, revise, and reflect on the program on a consistent basis.

STEM 60

STEM Blended Learning Twitter Digital Citizenship 60

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. ST Math’s unique, patented approach provides students with more equitable access to deep conceptual learning.

Data 53

Data EdTech Comparison Program Evaluation 53

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

Teacher-led and personalized instruction continues throughout the year to help students address unfinished learning and access grade-level content. All i-Ready district partners have ongoing access to Curriculum Associates’ award-winning customer service.

Assessment 52

Assessment Differentiated Instruction Data Instructional Materials 52

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 42

Study eBook EdTech Common Core 42

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 40

Study eBook EdTech Common Core 40

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 40

Analysis Data EdTech Assessment 40

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Dr. Shivers’ key areas of expertise and professional accomplishments are curriculum and instruction, program development and alignment, program evaluation and opening innovative and award-winning secondary school programs (alternative high schools, early college, and honors programs). Davis has a Ph.D.

Professional Learning 68

Professional Learning Elementary Policies Assessment 68

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

When discussing research that evaluates edtech program effectiveness, we need to talk less about access to it and more about the nature of the information itself. Traditionally, edtech evaluation has been made up of scarce data and insufficient credible information about the efficacy of its program.

EdTech 52

EdTech Study Data Outcomes 52

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more.

Robotics 40

Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more.

Robotics 40

Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Administrators should access the Danielson Group Framework for Teaching , a valuable research-based tool for scalable observations of instructional practice. Rafael Inoa is a Kean University lecturer with a doctorate in educational research and program evaluation. Support Teachers Through All Aspects of Tech Integration.

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Program Evaluation EdTech Groups Technology 375

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 98

Elementary Professional Learning Program Evaluation Instructional Materials 98

The Hechinger Report

JULY 20, 2021

Whereas we once were forced to limit the scope of policy and program evaluations to one or two key research questions, we now can harness new data sources and technology to broaden the quest. This moves us closer to more fully answering the key questions of policy evaluation: Does it work?

STEM 133

STEM Policies Analysis Data 133