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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

I’ve been writing this article 30 minutes here and 60 minutes there for several months (WordPress tells me I saved the first bits in March). This article started out with my being bothered by the fact that ‘OER adoption reliably saves students money but does not reliably improve their outcomes.’

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

Digital Promise

Our Improving Ed-Tech Purchasing study found that districts often use “ pilot tryouts ” to make decisions about learning technology tools. That’s why we’re working with these six districts: to follow along and share what they learn about piloting learning technology tools in classrooms. ” John Rice. .

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Edtech Data Improves Purchases and Student Performance

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While acknowledging that randomized controlled trials have their place in what should be an “edtech efficacy portfolio,” Andrew pointed out that the time and expense required for this type of study usually makes them feasible only once every five or ten years, limiting their ability to show progress over time and include the latest data.

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A Unified Approach for Digital Integration

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This article was modified and published by EdScoop. 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. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

The WWC narrowed the scope of relevant efficacy data to two types of studies: quasi-experimental (QED) studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Researchers then study the outcomes. The conditions of a classroom are too different from those in a medical clinic. age, grade, ELL, SPED, etc).

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

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Dr. Davis also emphasized the importance of listening to conversations at all levels, from school board meetings to individual classrooms and student forums, and noticing what conversations are not taking place as well as what happens during the conversations that do take place. Shayla Griffin received her Ph.D.

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Bring Science to Life: The Impact of Video Game Simulations

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Tropf explained that demonstrations, technology, or simulations are ideal for framing and involving learners in the study and analysis of phenomena through interactive text and activities. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. Next Generation Science Storylines offers an array of phenomenon-based lessons.).

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