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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.) eli.zimmerman_9856.

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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

Here are three ways to help special education students engage in the college and career planning process: Identify goals Establishing goals is a critical first step for all students in the post-secondary planning process, as this provides a clear vision of what they want to achieve, and begins to create a road map of how to get there.

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

Edsurge

Most schools do not currently collect this kind of information or if they do, they have not had to report it to the public. To get the information ready for the 2019-2020 report cards, the financial data will inevitably require scrutiny, revision, and repair. This will not be a trouble-free process. Questions will immediately emerge.

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

More Verbs

We often think (incorrectly) that when our initiatives stall or we can’t get to where we want to be with an initiative, the problem is not enough information and we share resources and more training with our teachers. Managing Change: Knowing how to support a diverse staff .

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

Digital Promise

Do you think others could learn from the way you conduct ed-tech pilots to inform product decisions? That’s also why we are crowdsourcing ideas from the many outstanding schools and districts across the country on how to run results-based ed-tech pilots. Director of Research and Program Evaluation.

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Every Cleveland Program to be Graded for Its Evidence-Based Value

Marketplace K-12

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. “As a researcher, you know the more rigorous the study is, the less generalizable it becomes.

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Over 25 Ideas for eLearning… Inclement Weather and Snow Day Make Up

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Join myself and others as we discuss “How to do an eLearning-Snow Day” this Monday night (Feb 23) at 8:00 EST time for a Twitter Chat. Find examples and encourage teachers to plan lessons that help students understand how to learn in the digital world. Evaluate, revise, and reflect on the program on a consistent basis.

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