Transcript VARC Online Course Preview

Value-Added Online Course
Preview
Value-Added Research Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
October 17, 2011
Summary of the course
• Self-directed pace
• Divided into four chapters
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The Oak Tree Analogy
The Power of Two (Value-Added and Achievement)
Interpreting Results
Factors Influencing Growth
• Animated and narrated content
• Forums to ask questions and collaborate
• Quizzes to check for understanding
Main Course Page
Chapters
unlock as the
user
progresses
through the
course
Chapter One – The Oak Tree Analogy
Value-Added
is explained
conceptually
out of the
education
context.
Chapter Two – The Power of Two
Why is it
important to
use both
Achievement
and ValueAdded?
Chapter Two – The Power of Two
When we look
at both
measures
independently,
what does it
tell us about
the situation of
a school?
Chapter Three – Interpreting Results
How are
standardized
test scores
used to
produce a
Value-Added
estimate?
Chapter Three – Interpreting Results
Value-Added
is a relative
measure. How
do I compare
my results to
the average?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth
There are
many factors
the may
influence
growth. Why
does ValueAdded control
for some of
them and not
others?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth
High and Low
achieving
students may
grow at
different rates.
How does
Value-Added
take this into
account to
fairly evaluate
educator
effectiveness?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth
Schools serve
different
student
populations.
How does
Value-Added
allow for fair
comparisons
of growth
across
schools?
Glossary of terms
Users have
access to a
glossary where
terms like
“Achievement”,
“Confidence
Interval”, and
“Measurement
Error” are
defined.
Discussion Forum
If you have a
question, ask
the experts.
Collaborate with
colleagues
across the state.
Quizzes
Take a quiz after each chapter.
Check your understanding and unlock
the next chapter.