The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2016

His research focuses on on professional development and teacher change, program evaluation, assessment of student learning, grading and reporting, instructional effectiveness, and educational reform. Listen on: BAM Radio Network | iTunes | Stitche r . Should we be averaging grades? Picture by Thomas Guskey.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

For example, when Baule conducted a survey during his time as a superintendent in Indiana, he found only one-third of schools were assessing their one-to-one device programs. . To help administrators create effective, long-term programs, Baule outlined some best practices for technology program evaluation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 7, 2016

Assessment strategies that show what students have REALLY learned From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Assessments should cover what is taught and address important learning goals. Assessment strategies that show what students have REALLY learned.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Researchers have long hypothesized that teachers’ unconscious attitudes and prejudices may limit learning and degrade the educational experiences of Black youth. This story about implicit bias was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Add to that the costs of designing and implementing new remote learning programs, on top of childcare, transportation, and everything else that will inevitably increase the cost of doing business. The Learning Policy Institute calculates the cost of distance learning at about $500 per student for a total of $3.7

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Having seen the impact at other schools, Gaines knew that the program would fit right in with Robeson's culture. The aspect of ST Math where you put in the effort, try hard, make mistakes, learn from your mistakes--that really resonated with our teachers, families and leadership.”. Interested in learning more about ST Math?

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Many school-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs are widely used, for example. When these programs are well-implemented, they have academic, social, and emotional benefits. An assessment report that no one looks at won’t help anyone. An assessment report that no one looks at won’t help anyone.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The data are now being gathered and they need to be ready for publication on the 2019-2020 state and district report cards. Most schools do not currently collect this kind of information or if they do, they have not had to report it to the public. This will not be a trouble-free process. If it is, the investment should grow.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 19, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Tuesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Sign up for the Future of Learning newsletter. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. Subscribe today!

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. 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. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. But they are all misleading.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

It should surprise no one that media comparison studies find no significant difference in student learning. Why would students who use a pencil learn more than students who use a pen? Why would students who read an openly licensed textbook learn more than students who read a traditionally copyrighted textbook?

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The collaboration will then interpret these results with the state’s job needs in mind, such as Rhode Island’s projected job demands or key job competencies that employers share, which will help policymakers in evaluating the quality, relevance, and need for various programs as part of larger investment decisions.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2020

For example, if people learn that their neighbors are spending less on energy, they are likely to reduce their energy use. It captured families that might otherwise be disengaged; 85% remembered receiving the report and finding it very helpful. The outcomes provide insight into what makes for effective strategies.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 29, 2018

Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. This story about child care costs was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. His areas of specialization include early childhood programs and program evaluation. Weekly Update.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Nonprofit’s 8GA program aims to extend learning day for 8th graders to support them through high school and beyond. Research shows children of middle and upper class families have spent 6,000 more hours learning by the time reach 6th grade compared to children born into poverty.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

His participation in a Learning Counsel event led to district recognition for VPS’s systemic leadership. He is currently working with Apple, Instructure, the Friday Institute, Learning Counsel and other organizations to build authentic partnerships to support his district’s work. About the Host.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more. Learn more about what's inside Vector and read our tips on privacy and security below.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more. Learn more about what's inside Vector and read our tips on privacy and security below.

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Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

Seventh grade students offer feedback on projects by sixth graders at Stony Brook School, where about 40 students in each grade get interdisciplinary, project-based learning. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. It’s a cool way to learn something,” Roman said. Instead of learning and taking a test.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

Conducting numerous comparable studies, standardized in their design and reporting, on an annual frequency enables the identification of consistent usage and impact patterns, and confirms that findings are replicable over time. In reality, implementation involves actual student usage of the program at various intensity levels.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2019

And that may be leaving teachers and school administrators in the dark about the full story of classroom programs and interventions they are considering buying. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. ’ If you’re in the work of program evaluation, you can see why these things might happen,” said Wolf.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

In addition to demonstrating why ST Math is as overwhelmingly effective on student math achievement as it is, we also dive into edtech evaluation and numerous studies on how the brain learns— research is a huge part of what we do at MIND. Understanding methods for evaluating the impact of a program can also go a long way.

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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. Learning environments, for instance, have a myriad of variables that are difficult to control. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 20, 2021

Harnessing AI has countless applications, from helping to map diseases to improving adaptive online learning platforms to supporting the work of law enforcement officers. This moves us closer to more fully answering the key questions of policy evaluation: Does it work? It’s an exciting time for this pursuit. Is it worth it?

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 23, 2018

The study found significant results at schools that used ST Math , a PreK-8 visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving. Control schools were not filtered based on math programs being used. Read the full report from WestEd.

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