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Evaluating 1:1 Initiatives and Other Technology Initiatives
The MassCUE Evaluators Program
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Sun Associates Program evaluators State and local initiatives www.sun-associates.com/masscue [email protected]
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
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MassCUE Evaluators
A professional development project that helps districts integrate evaluation within projects: Clearly articulate 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 initiatives.
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BedfordBurlingtonConcordNeedhamReadingWayland
DanversDuxburyHopkintonHudsonWinchester
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In our experience, most projects need to answer the “What’s the value?” question.
Particularly, the educational – teaching and learning – value.
Preparing for this in advance can insure a smooth progression for your project.
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A Strategic Approach
It starts with a central claim How will this initiative positively impact
teaching and learning? What issues does this initiative address, and
what solutions does it propose? Your claim should connect to core values of
teaching and learning…not just the need for technology.
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The claim will be supported by data on how your project goals are addressed, and ultimately through evaluation, how well your project is meeting the claim. Current status – documenting the situation
before your implementation Formative assessment – documenting the
impact your project is having
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Indicators and Outcomes
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Indicators are developed by a committee of stakeholders to your project … the MassCUE Evaluators team! Teachers, administrators, technology staff,
and others This also generates broad buy-in to the
project and its perceived value…which is helpful in terms of sustainability
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Gathering Data
The next task is to develop data collection tools and to collect data based on the indicators Teachers Students Parents/Community Technical
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ObservationsSurveysFocus GroupsRelevant Technical and Cost Information
MassCUE Evaluators learn how to create and use these data collection tools
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With data in-hand, the task is to analyze the collected data against the indicators The indicators serve as performance
benchmarksFindings 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.
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Reporting The whole point of the evaluation is to
communicate the progress – formative and summative – of your project
Reporting should be to your school or district community
Remember, you can report on your current status…and this establishes the baseline for the gains and benefits that your project will bring.
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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?
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Summary Points
Central Claim – what are you aiming for? Indicators – what domains does your project
address? Baseline Data Collection – establishes “readiness”
and identifies strategic priorities for your project to address
On-Going Data Collection – Observations, surveys, focus groups, etc.
Formative/Summative Reporting – communicating success and engaging your community in the project’s implementation
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How to Join
The next cohort starts in Januarywww.masscue.orgwww.sun-associates.com/[email protected]