Administrators & Data

Educators, Technology and 21st Century Skills: Dispelling Five Myths

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 13:30 | Written by John Cradler |

Title of Study: Educators, Technology and 21st Century Skills: Dispelling Five Myths

Author(s): Grunwald Associates

Summary:
The authors address five misconceptions about integrating technology and 21st century skills into classroom instruction and learning.

Last Updated (Monday, 08 November 2010 12:00)

Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 13:19 | Written by John Cradler |

Title of Study: Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning

Author(s): Project Tomorrow

Summary:
This report from the seventh annual Speak Up online survey summarizes responses from students in grades K-12, teachers, parents and administrators. Questions in the 2009 survey covered technology use, 21st Century skills; schools of the future; emerging technologies such as mobile devices, online learning and digital content; math instruction, and challenges faced by teachers and administrators.

Last Updated (Monday, 08 November 2010 12:00)

A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 13:10 | Written by John Cradler |

Title of Study: A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning

Author(s): Susan Patrick and Allison Powell

Summary:
This report summarizes the results of 20 research studies on the effectiveness of online learning, including two meta-analyses. Studies chosen addressed student achievement, teacher effectiveness, student socialization and student reports of the learning experience.

Last Updated (Monday, 08 November 2010 12:00)

The Effects of Technology on Reading Performance in the Middle-School Grades

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 12:52 | Written by John Cradler |

Title of Study: The Effects of Technology on Reading Performance in the Middle-School Grades: A Meta-Analysis With Recommendations for Policy

Author(s): P. David Pearson, Richard E. Ferdig, Robert L. Blomeyer, Jr., Juan Moran

Summary:
This article reports a meta-analysis of 20 research articles addressing the use of digital tools and digital learning environments to improve reading performance of middle-school students. The authors looked for technology effects on advanced reading skills, including comprehension, metacognition, strategy use, motivation and engagement. They tried to identify specific factors associated with effective interventions.

Last Updated (Monday, 08 November 2010 11:59)

Accelerated Reader

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 12:41 | Written by John Cradler |

Title of Study: Accelerated Reader

Author(s): What Works Clearinghouse

Summary:
The Accelerated Reader program is a guided reading intervention comprised of a computerized supplementary reading program for independent reading practice combined with a set of teacher-led classroom practices. This review summarizes the results of two studies of Accelerated Reader that meet the What Works Clearinghouse evidence standards.

Last Updated (Monday, 08 November 2010 11:59)

The Effectiveness of an Online Algebra Course

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 12:23 | Written by John Cradler |

Title of Study: The Effectiveness of an Online Algebra Course

Author(s): C. Cavanaugh, K.J. Gillan, J. Bosnick, M Hess, H. Scott

Summary:
This study compared the overall effectiveness of an online algebra course with comparable classroom-based instruction in the same state.

Last Updated (Monday, 08 November 2010 12:03)

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