Administrators & Data
K-12 Online Learning: A 2008 Follow-up of the Survey of U.S. School District Administrators
Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:33 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: K-12 Online Learning: A 2008 Follow-up of the Survey of U.S. School District Administrators Author(s): Anthony G. Picciano and Jeff Seaman Summary: This follow-up survey updates information about the current practices and attitudes about online learning in school districts across the U.S. Last Updated (Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:22)
The Digital Disconnect: The Widening Gap Between Internet-Savvy Students and Their Schools
Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:18 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: The Digital Disconnect: The Widening Gap Between Internet-Savvy Students and Their Schools Author(s): Douglas Levin and Sousan Arafeh of American Institutes for Research Summary: This study of student use of the Internet for educational purposes in school and outside of school is presented largely in the words of the students themselves. Last Updated (Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:21)
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Palm Education Pioneers Program: Final Evaluation
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:25 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: Palm Education Pioneers Program: Final Evaluation Author(s): Phil Vahey and Valerie Crawford of SRI International Summary: This report documents the results of the Palm Education Pioneers Program, a pilot program to determine teacher perceptions of using handheld computers as an educational tool. Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 February 2010 15:14)
An Experimental Study of the Effects of Cognitive Tutor Algebra 1 on Student Knowledge and Attitude
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:19 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: An Experimental Study of the Effects of Cognitive Tutor Algebra 1 on Student Knowledge and Attitude Author(s): Pat Morgan and Steven Ritter Summary: This well designed experimental study compared both student content knowledge and student attitudes toward math after a full year of instruction with either Cognitive Tutor or traditional instruction in Algebra 1. Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 February 2010 15:13)
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Online Learning Policy Survey: A Survey of the States
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:35 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: Online Learning Policy Survey: A Survey of the States Author(s): Center for Digital Education Summary: This report ranks states based on their vision, policies and strategies to deploy online learning to transform the state’s academic environment to meet the needs of their students. Administrative issues such as funding strategies, licensure of teachers and enrollment trends are addressed. Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 February 2010 15:12)
Use of Education Data at the Local Level: From Accountability to Instructional Improvement
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:29 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: Use of Education Data at the Local Level: From Accountability to Instructional Improvement Author(s): Barbara Means, Christine Padilla & Larry Gallagher of SRI International Summary: This study documents types of data systems and organizational support systems currently available among U.S. school districts to support teachers in the practice of data-driven decision making. It explores how school personnel are using these systems and using data to inform instruction. The report explores in more detail teacher practices in districts that seem to be national leaders in data-driven decision making. Finally, the report makes recommendations to be implemented at the school, school district, state and national levels for improving schools’ capacity for data-driven decision making. Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 February 2010 15:06)
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- Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning
- Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds
- Effects of Using Instructional Technology in Elementary and Secondary Schools
- U.S.A. Learns Six-Month Report
- United Streaming Evaluation
- Social Skills in Online Public Schools
- Maine's Middle School Laptop Program
- Florida Virtual School
- Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally
- The Horizon Report: six emerging technologies for K-12