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CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program

EdTech Magazine

Schools must have robust evaluation if they want to continue to find success in technology integration, said Steven Baule, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and former superintendent for Muncie (Ind.) 4 Key Evaluation Questions for K–12 Schools. Community Schools. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Empowering Community Perspectives in Evaluation Research

Digital Promise

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? .

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

Edsurge

Today, that may not be the case; just brandishing the title of Chief Financial Officer at a conference tends to ward people off. This is the kind of work that Schenectady City Schools in New York has been advancing with their return on investment program evaluation model. The problem is not that these conversations are dry.

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The dark side of education research: widespread bias

The Hechinger Report

In order to tap into federal school improvement funds, for example, low-achieving schools with disadvantaged children are required to select programs that have been rigorously tested and show positive effects. The study, “ Do Developer-Commissioned Evaluations Inflate Effect Sizes? “Every single person said ‘no.’

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

To Address It: Collaboration took place between the state and school districts, which led to the growth of several large statewide professional learning opportunities—including three successful Google Summits, Wyoming’s first Edcamp, Wyoming Technology and Engagement Curriculum monthly webinars, and a statewide conference.

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Don’t Ignore Teachers in Evaluation Studies of Education Technology

Edsurge

The Basic Issue: Personalizing vs. Plugging-In A basic issue in any program evaluation is to define the program. Is the program an opportunity for students to sit in front of a computer screen and use software, or is the program a new model of teaching empowered by digital technology?

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Over 25 Ideas for eLearning… Inclement Weather and Snow Day Make Up

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – Time to think about your school or conference needs. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Understand that the district may need to make different accommodations for students unable to participate in this type of program.

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