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

EdTech Magazine

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

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Tech Engages Today’s Students, But Teachers Need Support

EdTech Magazine

When school districts bring in technology to do just that, it is also integral that administrators support educators and keep pedagogy in mind. Teachers need direction from administrators on how to improve their pedagogy and incorporate technology into their lesson plans. Evaluate Teachers with PD in Mind. CDW Segment.

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Don’t Ignore Teachers in Evaluation Studies of Education Technology

Edsurge

As a researcher, I recognize the appeal of “gold standard” research that uses random assignment to find out just how much a given digital courseware product helps improve student learning. Plugging-In A basic issue in any program evaluation is to define the program.

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A Science Resource for Principals

A Principal's Reflections

It is our hope that this book becomes the go to resource for principals looking to establish and maintain effective science programs that focus on doing science as opposed to just knowing. Assess your own science programs, and find tools to evaluate teachers'' preparedness for science instruction.

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

More Verbs

Teachers focusing technology on learning more than devices & tools. Technology in support of learning. Leadership for change that successfully manages that change (especially implementing learning through technology at a high level). Managing Change: Knowing how to support a diverse staff .

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SEL Assessment But Were Afraid to Ask

Edsurge

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.

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

Digital Promise

Digital Promise is crowdsourcing best practices for piloting learning technology tools, and we want to hear from you! This spring, Digital Promise is working with six school districts conducting education technology pilots. Director of Research and Program Evaluation. Director of Technology and Innovation.

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