User Generated Education

MAY 21, 2017

Learners do not just receive information only at the time it is given; they absorb information in many different ways, often after the fact, through reflection. The learners in my gifted education classes have access to Chromebooks. I am a strong proponent of encouraging learners of all ages to engage in reflective practice.

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Learning Adobe Program Evaluation Chromebook 130

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Evidence-based Investments There is a long-standing interest in spending academic intervention funds on programs with a record of success. As a part of this, schools should invest in services that build the relationship between educators and families.” But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight. Are they the only ones?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

August18, 2022— The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has added Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment for Grades K–12 to its approved list of Gifted EducationAssessment Measuresto identify students’ eligibility for gifted education programs in the achievement domain. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s that most conversations about a school’s expenses don’t sync up to what’s happening in the classroom—the instruction, materials, and tools that shape the educational experience for teachers and students. Most schools do not currently collect this kind of information or if they do, they have not had to report it to the public.

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Data Program Evaluation Report Instructional Materials 113

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Through the utilization of an expansive data sharing platform, Rhode Island hopes to conduct robust analyses to: Improve workforce development and adult education programs. Better inform the public about economic development investments. Link Data across Systems to Improve Program Decisions.

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Data Industry Program Evaluation Training 120

Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2016

Out of this body of work, we developed a theory of change for digital transformation to support and guide our work with educators on the frontlines of technology-supported innovation. Establishing Goals and Program Evaluation. Leadership and Organizational Design. Messaging and Effective Communication. Budget and Resources.

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Program Evaluation Technology Support Professional Learning Assessment 120

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The district is in the middle of a digital equity revolution, being led by a particularly sharp Director of Education Technology and Library Programs, Dewayne McClary. When McClary joined the district as the manager of educational technology in 2014, progress was less than stellar. information and access for families?

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Instead, she spent two years at a junior college in general education before declaring a major in accounting—mainly because she had done well in her high school accounting classes. So, she marched herself across campus to the Education department and decided to teach business instead. But her heart wasn’t in it. “I

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More Verbs

AUGUST 1, 2015

In order to create a high performing, learning-focused 1to1 initiative, this is where to move the needle: Leadership skilled at building a high level of buy-in with educators, students and parents/community. Notes & Resources: Leadership for change that builds a high level of buy-in with educators, students and parents/community.

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Learning Common Core Program Evaluation Professional Learning 150

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Instead, she spent two years at a junior college in general education before declaring a major in accounting—mainly because she had done well in her high school accounting classes. So, she marched herself across campus to the Education department and decided to teach business instead. But her heart wasn’t in it. “I

Future Ready 83

Future Ready Tools Software Program Evaluation 83

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Administrators selecting educational technology programs for their schools or districts face big decisions due to the time and money at stake, so having accurate and relevant information about the programs’ impact on student performance elsewhere should be a critical part of the decision-making process.

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Data EdTech Comparison Program Evaluation 52

ExcelinEd

JUNE 19, 2019

Today, there is a new resource for education leaders to use in this important work. The report uses data and information gathered during a review of these programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., to provide a national overview and identify seven Key Policy Components for these programs.

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Guidelines Policies Program Evaluation Learning 51

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. In 2002, federal education law began requiring schools to spend federal dollars on research-based products only. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. But they are all misleading.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The College of Saint Rose (Albany, New York) announced ( pdf ) it would cut academic programs and faculty, in yet another example of what I’ve been calling a queen sacrifice. That press release is actually quite informative. Twenty-seven programs will be ended. Art Education K-12 BFA, BS, MSED* and Advanced Certificate*.

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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The district is in the process of reviewing every program and intervention to establish what it does, how much research backs it, and how well it works within district schools. Building the capacity to do research within schools has also helped principals think differently about what programs they implement, Linick told me.

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Program Evaluation Data Study Examples 40

edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2020

Chronic absenteeism emerged as a top indicator that affects students’ educational experiences. This information provides insight into the reasons (e.g., The Research Division is the internal hub in OPS for all things data, assessment, research, and evaluation. Join the Community.

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Policies Dropout Outcomes Comparison 52

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Back in 2020 I was invited to write a very brief piece about how OER research might inform pandemic practice. As I eventually wrote in Open educational resources: Undertheorized research and untapped potential : Many of the articles reviewed in Hilton (2016), including some articles on which I was an author, are woefully undertheorized.

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 147

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I thought I would provide some points of reflection that may help your district if there is an interest in using eLearning to keep the education process going, even when the physical doors of the school are closed. Gather input from all district stakeholders including educators, parents, and students beforehand.

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STEM Blended Learning Twitter Digital Citizenship 60

edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

DET, working with all things data, develops processes for evaluating digital content, measures efficacy of implementations, and informs decision-making, training, and evaluation. According to Bridget Hildreth, Performance and Evaluation Analyst at Vancouver Public Schools, that last part is very important.

Future Ready 40

Future Ready Secondary EdTech Survey 40

MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Educational programs are not being held accountable for long-term impact. This makes it especially challenging for education leaders to make wise choices, and it inhibits innovation and continuous improvement by program developers. This is a problem. All of the above conspire to inhibit continuous improvement.

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Program Evaluation Study Analysis Training 40

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

If you’re merely looking to check a box saying “It has evidence” before you commit to a program, you’re asking for something that can be generated by any program. Savvy practitioners in the field of education should be dissatisfied with this simplistic “checkbox” approach to evaluating program effectiveness.

Comparison 52

Comparison EdTech E-rate Outcomes 52

MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 16, 2018

You probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that every education technology (edtech) publisher says their product works, and they all have some sort of supporting evidence. Yet just that one piece of "gold standard" evidence is often considered good enough by educators when making a purchasing decision. But it shouldn’t be.

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Study EdTech Program Evaluation Assessment 85

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

Understanding MIND's Research Paradigm and Ways to Evaluate Effective Education Research Academic conversations around education research can often be daunting, difficult to follow, and beg more questions than answers when considering education programs. Is "Evidence-Based" Enough?

EdTech 52

EdTech Study Outcomes Data 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. And he says he’s confident students will get a good education no matter what classroom they end up in. Subscribe today!

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Student Engagement Learning Program Evaluation Case Study 112

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

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Study eBook EdTech Common Core 45

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

She worked with Dr. Griffin on the development of what became a professional learning project designed to prepare educators to engage with students in deep dialogues about race and other equity issues. Dr. Sarena Shivers has been an educator for nearly 30 years. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Professional Learning Elementary Policies Assessment 62

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

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Study eBook EdTech Common Core 40

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Everyone, whether an educator, an entrepreneur or a parent, should want edtech products that are effective—ones that genuinely help students learn. The resulting snarl has frustrated everyone: educators and parents don’t know how to evaluate edtech products; entrepreneurs don’t know what metrics authentically gauge their value.

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EdTech Company Outcomes Study 139

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

While educators should track performance data to help inform their overall view on a district, school, or class, they need to keep in mind basic data analysis principles to ensure that they aren’t getting a false image of their students’ achievement. Prior to looking at data, educators need to avoid two major pitfalls.

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Analysis Data EdTech Assessment 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 20, 2021

As we reimagine policing, we must create better data systems and technology to inform our new policies. Whereas we once were forced to limit the scope of policy and program evaluations to one or two key research questions, we now can harness new data sources and technology to broaden the quest. Innovation is not inherently good.

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STEM Analysis Policies Data 128