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Why You Need More Than "One Good Study" To Evaluate EdTech

MIND Research Institute

The biggest problem with relying solely on fully experimental RCT studies in evaluating edtech programs is their rarity. In order to meet the requirements of full experiments, these studies take years of planning and often years of analysis before publication. The time has come for a shift in how we evaluate edtech programs.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Edsurge

Here are five existing policies that policymakers and local officials are likely to lean on to ensure that funds are used effectively, with regard to investments in remote learning programs and services. Evidence-based Investments There is a long-standing interest in spending academic intervention funds on programs with a record of success.

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

Doug Levin

Consider this post (light on analysis, heavy on the archiving of primary source material) one for the wonks, students, and historians. the language that describes the purpose, structure, and requirements of the program); official guidance (i.e., the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S. FY 2001: $450,000,000.

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5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

edWeb.net

But as Mitch Slater, Co-Founder and CEO of Levered Learning, pointed out in his edWebinar “ A Little Data is a Dangerous Thing: What State Test Score Summaries Do and Don’t Say About Student Learning,” looking at data from one set of assessment scores without context is virtually meaningless. Christina Luke, Ph.D. Christina earned a Ph.D.

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

Careful listening and data analysis can then lead to a strategic diversity plan that includes prioritizing resources, creating multicultural goals, and developing aligned professional development. And equally important is determining all the assessments and grading are free of bias and accurately reflect student mastery.