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? .
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 23, 2016
Thomas talks about fairness , clearly defining a grade and why sometimes we should change how we grade to reflect mastery at the end of a course. How do we determine what the most valuable evidence a teacher has that determines student competency at the end of the course? Why we need multiple forms of evidence to determine grades.
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Iterating Toward Openness
AUGUST 31, 2022
Without conceptualizing an explanatory mechanism—a reason to believe a difference might exist—they simply compare the outcomes of students whose required course materials are openly licensed with those whose materials are traditionally copyrighted. Grimaldi et al. To be clear – I don’t believe Grimaldi et al.
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). Online courses, instructional videos, apps, and e-books are all learning resources. Managing Change: Knowing how to support a diverse staff .
Edsurge
JUNE 12, 2018
Without good assessment, it’s hard for district decision-makers to decide what resources to invest in; it’s hard for teachers to tailor instruction based on student strengths and needs; it’s hard to evaluate how students are doing in response to instruction; and it’s hard to engage in data-based continuous improvement. But that’s changing.
Edsurge
AUGUST 29, 2016
The journey in Wyoming began with new legislation and funding for the development and implementation of grassroots, K-12 and postsecondary distance education courses and programs. Interactive video, online courses and full time programs grew rapidly in the first two years. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
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 district began the program when budgets were declining and they had to decide what to cut and what to keep. If not, then a reallocation of resources may be necessary.
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