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Evaluating 1:1 Initiatives and Other Technology Programs The MassCUE Evaluators Program Sun Associates Program evaluators State and local initiatives www.sun-associates.com/masscue Our take on evaluation Evaluation is a part of a strategic approach to project planning and implementation Links vision to goals to actions to measures Schematic View of the Project Evaluation Process Evaluation allows projects to articulate the value of their initiatives by assessing the goals. MassCUE Evaluators MassCUE Evaluators A professional development project that helps districts integrate evaluation within projects: Clearly articiulate goals Plan and coordinate activities strategically Develop performance measures The majority of the districts currently in the program are focusing on designing evaluations for iPad and 1:1 initatives. Common Threads Starting vision for a typical initiative: Integrating iPads Lots of concern and focus on infrastructure and financial issues Understanding that teachers will need support and professional development Awareness of the need to substantiate the investment Sharpening the Focus Why iPads? What is it that the project is attempting to accomplish through the use of the devices? What does this really look like in the classroom? What exactly is the project offering to teachers for professional development? These result in more specific and targeted goals Creating Indicators Indicators are an observable and measurable manifestation of the goals Teachers are…. Students are… The professional development is… The network is…. The process of defining indicators drives projects to develop and articulate their outcomes and impacts…as well as what it will take to reach these. To increase student-centered learning… Teachers are: migrating current materials to a digital format and creating new content via the iPad. collaborating and building personal learning networks. structuring lessons and activities so students have the flexibility to utilize various tools to acquire information and demonstrate understanding. incorporating inquiry-based, student centered teaching strategies Students are: using technology to develop skills in the 4Cs and deeper understanding of the content/curriculum. using technology to produce authentic work that reflects the 4 C's. engaging in real-world experiences and have the ability to creatively solve problems. engaging in blended learning activities. Gathering Data The next task is to develop data collection tools and to collect data based on the indicators Teachers Students Parents/Community Technical With data in-hand, the task is to analyze the collected data against the indicators The indicators serve as performance benchmarks Findings provide the answer to the basic question of Is the project accomplishing what it set out to do? In sum, this is what the evaluation addresses. Other Benefits of the Process The evaluation provides data that can guide the scaling up of initiatives What’s working in the pilot? What needs to be tweaked in the next round of the project implementation? How to Join The next cohort starts in July www.masscue.org www.sun-associates.com/masscue