Administrators & Data
Summative Evaluation of the Ready to Learn Initiative: a media-rich environment for preschoolers
Thursday, 05 August 2010 13:16 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: Summative Evaluation of the Ready to Learn Initiative: Preschool Teachers Can Use a Media-Rich Curriculum to Prepare Low-Income Children for School Success: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Author(s): W.R. Penuel, S. Pasnik, L. Bates, E. Townsend, L.P. Gallagher, C. Llorente, N. Hupert Summary: This paper reports the results of a 10-week randomized controlled trial in low-income pre-school classrooms. The early literacy curriculum included segments from PBS programs Super Why!, Sesame Street and Between the Lions, as well as online games and teacher-led activities. Last Updated (Monday, 18 October 2010 10:48)
READ 180
Thursday, 05 August 2010 12:48 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: READ 180 Author(s): What Works Clearinghouse Summary: This review summarizes results from seven studies of Scholastic’s READ 180 reading intervention curriculum that meet WWC’s evidence standards with reservation. The studies included one randomized controlled trial and six quasi-experimental trials of students reading below grade level. Last Updated (Monday, 18 October 2010 10:48)
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Effectiveness of Selected Supplemental Reading Comprehension Interventions
Thursday, 10 June 2010 09:41 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: Effectiveness of Selected Supplemental Reading Comprehension Interventions: Findings from Two Student Cohorts Author(s): S. James-Burdumy, J. Deke, J Lugo-Gil, N. Carey, A. Hershey, R. Gersten, R. Newman-Gonchar, J. Dimino, K. Haymond, B. Faddis, A. Pendleton Summary: This study examined the effects of four supplemental reading intervention programs on reading comprehension. The four intervention curricula are: (1) Project CRISS, (2) ReadAbout, (3) Read for Real, and (4) Reading for Knowledge. ReadAbout is an adaptive, leveled, technology-based reading program. The other curricula are not technology-based. Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:35)
The Effects of Distance Education on K-12 Student Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis
Thursday, 10 June 2010 09:34 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: The Effects of Distance Education on K-12 Student Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis Author(s): Cathy Cavanaugh, Kathy Jo Gillan, Jeff Kromrey, Melinda Hess, Robert Blomeyer Summary: This meta-analysis synthesized data from 14 studies between 1999 and 2004 that compared web-delivered distance education with classroom-based learning. Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:35)
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Horizon Report: 2010 K-12 Edition
Monday, 24 May 2010 10:16 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: Horizon Report: 2010 K-12 Edition Author(s): L. Johnson, R. Smith, A. Levine, K. Haywood Summary: This annual report identifies six emerging technologies that are likely to have an impact on K-12 teaching and learning in the next one to five years. Examples are provided for each topic, as well as suggested readings for those who want more detailed information on a specific topic. The report also identifies critical trends and challenges that will affect teaching and learning during this time period. Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:35)
National Broadband Plan: National Purposes Update
Monday, 24 May 2010 09:57 | Written by John Cradler |
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Title of Study: National Broadband Plan: National Purposes Update Author(s): FCC Broadband Taskforce Summary: This report sets out a plan to develop and use broadband infrastructure to support education, health care, public safety and homeland security, civic participation and workforce training among other national interests. Recommendations in the education sector focus on supporting and promoting online learning, unlocking the power of educational data and improving transparency, and modernizing educational broadband infrastructure by updating and strengthening the E-rate program. Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:36)
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