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GETTING TO OUTCOMES® EVALUATION OF 1TWO1 COMPUTING IN RICHLAND TWO August 28, 2012 ©GTO LLC OVERVIEW Formative and Outcome Evaluation Some Survey Results Outcome Evaluation A B Shoot Implement Aim Plan Ready No Results Ready Plan Aim Implement Shoot Close CQI Ready Plan Aim Implement Shoot Results Hit GETTING TO OUTCOMES (GTO) Accountability system Evaluates implementation and outcomes Getting to Outcomes and GTO are trademarks registered by the University of South Carolina and RAND Accountability questions, as applied to 1TWO1 GTO Step 1TWO1 Accountability Question 1TWO1 response Step 1: What are needs that the district has identified and how can technology help meet those needs? Increasing student engagement in authentic, meaningful work was clearly a priority that needed technology as part of the solution. Step 2: What is the district trying to achieve (outcomes)? Student achievement and engagement outcomes, teacher outcomes Step 3: What are the best practices for 1TWO1 computing when it comes to everything from program design to managing the distribution of devices? The 1TWO1 steering committee visited top-notch 1TWO1 schools and districts, delved into the literature, attended conferences and joined on-line learning communities of practice to benchmark best practices. Step 4: How does 1 TWO 1 fit in with the other initiatives in Richland Two? Instructional technology has long been a priority for Richland Two. Richland 2 started the first 1:1 class about a dozen years ago, so this was a logical part of a progression. Richland 2 also wanted to make sure that 1TWO1 work fit with what Academics is doing. Step 5: Does Richland 2 have the infrastructure and staffing to implement and sustain 1 TWO1? Richland 2 has to upgrade its wireless capacity at all of schools. Richland 2 has ITSs at each school who can provide professional development and support teachers in the classroom. The board has a history of supporting computer replacement with 8% funding that will allows for sustaining the initiative. GTO Step 1TWO1 Accountability Question 1TWO1 response Step 6: What should the rollout look like? The 1TWO1 steering committee developed a 3-year rollout plan that provided 1TWO1 to all schools in each of three phases. Step 7: What is the quality of implementation of 1TWO1 at the district-level and at the school-level? Richland 2 monitors implementation through information received from the GTO team, and conversations with teachers, principals and ITSs. Richland 2 leadership team holds weekly meetings to discuss improvements that need to be made. Step 8: Are we getting the outcomes we want? Richland 2 is working with GTO to identify and measure teacher and student outcomes. Step 9: How can we improve what we are doing with 1TWO1? Periodically, Richland 2 leadership team will review the answers to all the above questions to see if changes for improvement need to be made. Step 10: What are the challenges to sustaining an effective 1TWO1 program and how can we meet them? The technology itself is a challenge to sustain—computers have to be repaired and replaced over time. As the district grows and teachers turnover, there is a constant need for professional development. Board support is needed for computer replacement, infrastructure upgrades, and professional development. EVALUATING 1TWO1 IN RICHLAND TWO 1TWO1: Provide technology access and professional development Improved instructional quality by teachers Improved student engagement Improved academic achievement Increased graduation rates and postsecondary success KEY STUDENT OUTCOMES Student Engagement Student Academic Active learning: interest and relevancy Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Behavioral engagement (fewer discipline problems) Creativity & Innovation Critical thinking and problem solving Communication, Collaboration and Global Awareness Information fluency CORE academic domains MEASURING 1TWO1 IN RICHLAND TWO Annual surveys: Teachers Students Parents Classroom observations Archival records and district logs Focus groups LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH: PHASE ONE SURVEY DATA 2011-2012 Phase One Roll Out Phase Two Roll Out Phase Three Roll Out 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 INITIAL SURVEY DATA: PHASE ONE IMPLEMENTATION 1TWO1 ROLL OUT: Estimated Number of Students in 1TWO1 Classrooms Phase One Elementary Phase Three N=5541 (74%) High* Middle Phase Two N=1894 (32%) N=2652 (46%) N=1987 (26%) N=2488 (42%) N=1599 (27%) *HS est for Phases 1 and 2: Does not include Westwood N=1504 (26%) N=1563 (27%) TEACHER REPORTS: PHASE ONE TEACHERS’ CONFIDENCE IN USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Over 90% of teachers agreed or strongly agreed that they could effectively select technologies to use in their classroom that enhance what they teach, how they teach, and what students learn. use technologies that enhance the content for lessons in their subject area(s). N=1099 1TWO1 TEACHERS (N=316): TEACHERS’ CONFIDENCE IN USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Item: I can effectively help others to coordinate the use of content, technologies, and teaching approaches at my school Strongly disagree 3% Strongly Agree 27% Disagree 18% Agree 52% 1TWO1 TEACHERS (N=316): PLEASE RATE HOW WELL YOU THINK 1TWO1 COMPUTING IS GOING IN RICHLAND TWO SO FAR Not well at all 0.8 4.5 4.9 Somewhat well Extremely well 60.3 38.8 Elementary 69.9 70.7 25.6 24.4 Middle High 1TWO1 TEACHERS: SINCE STARTING 1TWO1, I HAVE NOTICED THAT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT HAS BEEN... 2.5% 18.8% 9.8% Much Harder About the Same Easier 62.8% 63.4% 56.4% 34.7% Elementary 24.8% 26.8% Middle High Overall, 88.6% of 1TWO1 teachers said classroom management has been easier or about the same n=316 ALL TEACHERS: HOW SATISFIED HAVE YOU BEEN WITH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS FROM THE DISTRICT TO DATE ON USING TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR CLASSROOM? Not at all Satisfied 4.2% 10.9% 12.3% 52% 45.2% 50.6% 45.2% Elementary Somewhat Satisfied 37.1% 42.5% Middle High Very Satisfied 92.2% of all teachers were somewhat or very satisfied n=1122 ALL TEACHERS: HOW SATISFIED HAVE YOU BEEN WITH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOU HAVE RECEIVED FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S ITS TO DATE ON USING TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR CLASSROOM? 6.5% 8.2% 2.1% Not at all satisfied Somewhat satisfied 37.7% 39% 41.8% 55.8% 52.8% 56.2% Elementary Middle High Very satisfied 93% of all teachers were somewhat or very satisfied n=1122 PARENT REPORTS: PHASE ONE HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOUR CHILD SPENDS ON A COMPUTER…? Too Much At home At school Just Right 22% 9% 71% 74% Not Enough 7% 17% “MY CHILD’S USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL SEEMS TO BE IMPROVING THEIR EDUCATION.” Strongly Disagree Elementary (N=1039) Middle (N=608) High (N=770) 1.4 3.5 13.3 4.9 5.3 Disagree 10.7 9.7 Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 40.5 17.8 17.5 I'm not sure 37.3 40.1 45.1 2.5 23.7 21.7 2.5 2.5 MY CHILD HAS BEEN CYBER-BULLIED WHILE AT SCHOOL 46.5% 50.0 40.1% 45.0 40.0 35.0 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 6.9% 10.0 2.9% 3.7% 5.0 0.0 Strongly Agree N=2162 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree SOME CQI EXAMPLES USING EVALUATION DATA Implementation time table shifted for Middle Schools Shaping and planning professional development Use of the Quality Implementation Tool