http://projects.web2teach.com/ 2009-10-10T01:19:45-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/ http://projects.web2teach.com/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/15_records?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Bebell, D., et. al., Measuring Teachers' Technology Uses: Why Multiple-Measures Are More Revealing. Journal of Research on Technology in Education v. 37 no. 1 (Fall 2004) p. 45-63 * Keller, J. B., et. al., What Happens When Accountability Meets Technology Integration. TechTrends v. 48 no. 3 (May/June 2004) p. 17-24 Source * Accountability movement is trumping technology integration and other efforts towards higher order goals. text/html 2008-02-01T14:10:31-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/2003_evaluation_of_educational_technology_in_nevada?rev=1201903831&do=diff 2003 Evaluation of Educational Technology In Nevada Recomendations * The state should provide a consistent revenue stream * Tech standards should align w/ nat'l * Update the state plan * NOTIS * Provide an annual report of NOTIS data * Adopt consistent guidelines for tech plans text/html 2008-02-07T11:04:37-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/2007_evaluation_of_educational_technology_in_nevada?rev=1202411077&do=diff Evaluation of Educational Technology in Nevada Report p. 4 (Intro) “The project investigated, analyzed, and reported outcomes of a total of 17 educational technology programs fully or partially funded for FY 2006- FY2007 by the state distributed through the Commission on Educational Technology and State Technology Implementation Funds (STIF) granting cycles.” text/html 2007-05-04T13:38:44-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/5-4-07_ims_discussion_notes?rev=1178311124&do=diff 5-4-07 IMS Discussion Notes Deanna, Catherine and Kendall * Proposal * update from Deanna on reviews from others. * hoping to resubmit but not sure of interest from D. of Ed. * future steps with high schools should be supported by funding * keep schools in the loop regarding funding. * AERJ - data use for school improvement * JESPAR - Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk text/html 2007-06-01T13:16:53-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/6-1-07_survey_discussion?rev=1180729013&do=diff Survey to do's * work on expanding first column * change cms and web development question * remove software applications unique to your major text/html 2007-01-31T08:56:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/achievement-practices_research?rev=1170262567&do=diff Achievement-Practices Research General Wenglinsky - Using technology wisely: The keys to success in schools. New York: Teachers College Press. * Use of games, simulations and word processing in 4th grade. Wenglinsky Ed Leadership article - Critical thinking. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/aera_notes?rev=1201026486&do=diff 2006 Making Assessment Work to Support Instruction Chair: Elizabeth R. Albro (Institute of Education Sciences);Discussant: James W. Pellegrino (University of Illinois at Chicago) * Supporting Teachers’ Efforts to Use Assessment to Guide Instruction; Carol M. Connor (Florida State University), Frederick J. Morrison (University of Michigan) * Formative and Summative Assessments of Reading Comprehension: Implications for Reading in Electronic Contexts; Rick Wagner (Florida State University),… text/html 2009-10-01T17:49:30-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/aera_paper_review_criteria?rev=1254444570&do=diff AERA Paper Review Criteria *Objectives or purposesMin: 1: (Insignificant) Max: 5: (Critically Significant) *Perspective(s) or theoretical frameworkMin: 1: (Not Articulated) Max: 5: (Well Articulated) *Methods, techniques, or modes of inquiryMin: 1: (Not Well Executed) Max: 5: (Well Executed) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/allen_2006?rev=1201026486&do=diff Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States I. Elaine Allen and Jeff Seaman <http://aln.org/publications/survey/pdf/making_the_grade.pdf> 3.2 million students reported taking a course online compared to 2.3 million the previous year. text/html 2009-10-01T18:42:43-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/apa_notes?rev=1254447763&do=diff APA Notes Writing is more formal but not dull. Use active verbs. Orderly Presentation of Ideas Use transitions freely (then, next . . . therefore, because, . . . moreover, in addition, . . . however, conversely). Avoid literary devices used in creative writing. Unexpected shifts, ambiguity and irony should be avoided. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/assessment_support?rev=1201026486&do=diff Curriculum Based Measurement Found descriptions/examples of this in a number of places. Also called Progress Monitoring and Curriculum based assessment (CBA). * First found this as a reference in the NCLB Teachers Toolkit in a 1994 Article by Fuch's et al. * NECC paper on a Web based CBM * Deno, S. L. (1985). Curriculum-based measurement: The emerging alternative. text/html 2007-02-20T11:52:12-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/ate_-_2007_notes?rev=1172001132&do=diff ATE 2007 - Notes Blogging Presentation - Kathryn Smith (Bemijdi) Different uses: * Teacher reflections * Communicating with cooperating teachers * Student teachers * Modeling collaboration * Blogger doesn't appear to allow uploading of other files. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/baker_e._2004?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Introduction of article briefly reviews history of accountability movement including international test performance, A Nation at Risk Report and several reports from the early 90's. * Notes numerous other components of ESEA-2001 (NCLB) including the use of evidence in making decisions - something we should look into. * Page 1 Footnote, forthcoming book edited by Baker * Results Based Reform (RBR): A system of sanctions dependent upon demonstrated (or not) outcomes * “Ideally” this is … text/html 2006-12-04T15:04:43-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/biancarosa_and_snow?rev=1165273483&do=diff Biancarosa, C., & Snow, C.E. (2006). Reading next — A vision for action and research in middle and high school literacy: A report to Carnegie Corporation of New York (2nd ed.). Washington,DC: Alliance for Excellent Education. Direct Quote - pages 4 & 5. The Fifteen Elements of Effective Adolescent Literacy Programs text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/blogging?rev=1201026487&do=diff A web log is the original term used to describe an online journal or series of posts. This eventually became abbreviated blog. The growth in the number and influence of Blogs on the internet has been nothing short of amazing. It seems a whole new language has emerged around blogs. Everyone wants to know what is happening in the blogosphere which is of course populated by bloggers. text/html 2009-10-01T19:24:10-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/books?rev=1254450250&do=diff Books/Resources They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Persuasive Writing By Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein A very innovative book about scholarly arguments/writing. R.M. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/brown_g._t._l._2004?rev=1201026486&do=diff 65 item survey of items such as Assessment provides valid information. Evaluated teachers conceptions of assessment as: * Improving teaching and learning * Student accountability * School accountability * As irrelevant Found teachers agreed w/ 1 & 3 and rejected 2 & 4. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/characteristics_of_useful_web_resources?rev=1201026487&do=diff Characteristics of Useful Web Resources Introduction The proliferation of web-based resources for educators is both exciting and daunting. While there is clearly and expanding amount of materials available via the web, the ease with which educators can find the right materials has not improved. This paper presents a systematic study of web-based resources that have been identified as valuable to educators. An analysis of these resources will identify common characteristics that are indicative … text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/chrispeels_j._h._1992?rev=1201026486&do=diff Theoretical Framework * includes reference to schools as open systems w/ seven essential characteristics (based upon Hanna, 1988). * Boundary * Physical boundaries in schools (eg districts, schools, classrooms) often lead to psychological barriers. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/cizek_g._j._et_al_1995_1996?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Survey of 143 elem and secondary teachers * Results indicated that teachers assessment strategies were highly variable * In the review of literature they note that “In summary, it seems that classroom assessment practices may be a weak link in the drive toward improving American education.” p. 162. * Questions included * Frequency of use of different types of assessments * How grades are determined for assignments, tests etc. . . * Assessment sources * Teachers knowledge o… text/html 2007-09-06T12:32:01-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/clark_c._m._peterson_p._l._1986?rev=1189107121&do=diff Clark C. M. & Peterson, P. L. (1986) Teachers' Thought Processes Teacher thinking. Includes teacher planning as one of three teacher thought processes (others are interactive thoughts and decisions and theories and beliefs). Teacher Planning Reviewed three questions regarding teacher planning. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/degree_program_evaluation?rev=1201026487&do=diff Student Survey Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. (7pt Likert scale) * Advising * Faculty are readily available. * Program requirements are clear. * Program information is easily accessible and accurate. * There is sufficient support to help me meet the publication requirement. * There is sufficient support to help me prepare for qualifying exams/dissertation. * Comments on advising. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/deleteme?rev=1201026486&do=diff Introduction * Wikis are widely used. * Powerful tool for collaboration. * Tremendous potential for education. * Little research exists. Purpose * Investigate the impact of scaffolding on Wiki development * Investigate the impact of individual characteristics such as epistemic beliefs, need for cognition and comptuer attitudes. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/deno_s._l._1985?rev=1201026487&do=diff Achievement Test Challenges * tests are relatively unimportant in the day-to-day decision making of the classroom teacher. * teachers tend to use observational data almost exclusively for instructional decisions. (Salmon-Cox, 1981). * even when reliable data are provided, teachers seem did not place students in a manner consistent with the data (Fuchs, Fuchs & Deno, 1982). * “A second hypothesis that may explain current measurement practice by teachers is that both the requirements of… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/dokuwiki_help?rev=1201026486&do=diff Dokuwiki Help Syntax * Using the tool bar above the edit field will give you all the basics. * Detailed syntax refernence from splitbrain * Table of Contents - Once the page has three or more 'levels' utilized, a table of contents will appear. * New pages are created when editing existing pages, a link is included to a topic that does not exist. text/html 2006-11-27T07:40:47-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/earl?rev=1164642047&do=diff 11/15 Review of dissertation [File being reviewed]. [Revision] [2nd Revision] [3rd Revision] [Notes on ch 1-2 of revision] [Notes on Ch 3 of revision] [Notes on Ch 4] [Notes on Ch. 5] [Chapter 4 & 5 Document - Tracked Changes] Front Matter & CH 1 text/html 2009-10-01T17:39:44-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/edtech_m.ed._comprehensive_exam?rev=1254443984&do=diff EdTech M.Ed. Writing Style Essay includes a clear, well- sequenced progression of ideas. All points are developed in the appropriate sections of the response. Explicit transitions or subheadings support the organization of the essay. The writing style is exceptionally clear and articulate. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/education_schools_project_notes?rev=1201026486&do=diff Educational Schools Project Notes * Uses the phrase standards-based accountability-driven * “Reflecting this change, the focus of schooling has shifted from teaching to learning—to the skills and knowledge students must master, rather than the skills and knowledge teachers must teach. This is not a rhetorical difference. It turns education on its head as the focus shifts from assuring common processes for all schools (e.g. 12 grades, 180-day school years, and five major subjects a semester)… text/html 2009-10-01T17:36:17-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/epy_preliminary_exam?rev=1254443777&do=diff EPY Prelim Exam Organization Well organized; recognizable form; on topic; consistent tone; clear beginning, middle, end; paragraphs intact; coherent; smooth and flowing; identifiable thesis; strong transitions; forceful, memorable introduction and conclusion; in-depth text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/events_of_instruction?rev=1201026486&do=diff Events of Instruction text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/fuchs_and_deno_cbm_studies?rev=1201026487&do=diff Pamela M. Stecker, Lynn S. Fuchs, Douglas Fuchs (2005) Using Curriculum-Based Measurement to Improve Student Achievement: Review of Research. Psychology in the Schools 42(8) 795-819. “In general education, teachers who used class wide CBM data and recommendations for instructional planning effected greater growth among their students who exhibited a range of learning histories than did contrast teachers who used their own methods for progress monitoring and instruction. Part of these instructi… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/fuchs_l._s._et_al_1994?rev=1201026486&do=diff * CBM has been shown to be reliable and valid. * Mostly used w/ students w/ special needs. * Problems include the significant workload associated with adjusting instruction for a number of students. * ”. . . responded to this problem by developing innovative strategies by which teachers can use CBM information more feasibly with large numbers of stduents. Our goal has been to extend CBM decision-making methods to increase teachers' capacity to use objective, ongoing assessment infromati… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/gehring_j._2005?rev=1201026486&do=diff Opening para. “The educational technology spending priorities of the nation's largest school districts appear to be leaning heavily toward technologies that help educators analyze student-achievement data and then adjust their teaching based on what those results show.” text/html 2006-12-04T14:50:45-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/graham_and_perin?rev=1165272645&do=diff Graham and Perin Writing Next Report for the Carnegie Corporation. Meta-analysis of writing practices research in grades 4-12. Based only upon experimental and quasi-experimental research. Identifies 11 elements of effective writing instruction. (effect size) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/hall_r._p._1995?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Argues that current classroom designs and uses of assessment technology do not reflect practices that produce meaningful information regarding student learning. * Looks at two assessment instances - multiple choice exam and a teacher designed performance assessment. * Analysis of the two instances reveals significant constraints * For example, multiple choice exam is developed by an external group, the process and goals are 'isolated' from the teacher. * Mult choice encourages test … text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/hoff_d._j._2005?rev=1201026486&do=diff Good info on demands felt by states and districts regarding data use. Very light on specifics. * “For instance, if a principal notices that 4th graders are struggling with reading comprehension, the school can undertake specific efforts to remedy the problem.” * “Ohio is developing a tool that will help educators draw up individualized plans to help high school students pass exit tests. The new data tool will analyze students’ test results and report which skills the students struggle with… text/html 2007-06-15T13:21:26-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/ims_surveys?rev=1181938886&do=diff Surveys Earlier [study] by DeAnna - Questionnaire [time 1], [time 2] * Online Time 1 * Online Time 2 Survey Notes * Currently none are set to 'mandatory' to facilitate easy review. Change to mandatory before study. * Changes from print based version * Time 2 agreement questions had neutral (neither agree or disagree) as the middle option on the print based version. The online version has 'Don't Know' to be consistent with Time 1. * Items removed from software section: * … text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/information_technology_supporting_assessment_and_accountability?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Context * School accountability requirements have accelerated * Assessment emphasis * Problem * Role of information technology systems in supporting changing expectations * Models for planning and instruction (i.e., using an ISD model, modifications, practical considerations). text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/ingram_d._et_al_2004?rev=1201026486&do=diff Notes: -“In these cases the teachers are also looking at test scores but feel that tests do not tell the whole story. This suggests that accountability policies, which rely on achievement indicators as the primary data source for determining teacher effectiveness, are unlikely to provide sufficient information for teachers to assess their practice and make improvements.” p. 1270. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/initial_setup?rev=1201026486&do=diff Initial Setup - New Account * Create create users.auth and acl.auth files (will include in packaged file) * Create empty log file in the data directory (likely need to change permissions) * Set up initial password and username - web2teach * Remove comment for use acl and superuser * permissions for pages/directories * changes.log * configuration settings - uncomment rewrite settings in .htaccess - root directory of install text/html 2009-03-04T15:33:17-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/instructional_management_systems?rev=1236209597&do=diff Instructional Management Systems’ Impact on Critical High School Student Outcomes Current Draft To Do: * Kendall - reframe intro around impacts ID * Biggest bang for the buck * How can we use IT to enhance performance . . . * Performance improvement . . . * Not a learning issue, it is a performance issue . . . * How can you self-regulate if you don't know how you are doing. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/instructional_support?rev=1201026487&do=diff * Wayman, J. C. (2005) Using Computer Data Systems to Support Teacher Inquiry and Reflection. <http://ezproxy.library.unlv.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&an=EJ684193> (full text not available). * requested via document delivery on 9/12 text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/it?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Need / Purpose * School accountability requirements have accelerated * Assessment emphasis * Role of information technology systems in supporting changing expectations * Review methodology * Relevant databases (<http://www.library.unlv.edu/search/eralpha.php>) * ERIC * Professional development collection * Education Full-Text * (also search for Sam Stringfield and Jeffrey Wayman) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/landt?rev=1201026487&do=diff Meeting Agenda * University program review (for program subcommittee) * Discuss governance * Form subcommittee on course development/review * Babbitt report * Other issues text/html 2007-03-14T15:12:54-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/levine_a._2006?rev=1173910374&do=diff Notes Levine, A. (2006) - Notes Levine opinion piece to the Chronicle - Expectations for Teachers Misplaced. * no agreement on appropriate type of preparation (4 year bac, post-bac, masters etc.) * some agreement on important proposals for improving teacher prep p. 38 * strike a balance between theory and practice * better teacher induction text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/lockee_b._et_al_2004?rev=1201026486&do=diff Foundations of Programmed Instruction Lockee, B., Moore, D., & Burton, J. (2004). Foundations of programmed instruction. In AECT handook History Skinner's 1954 paper “The Science of Learning and the Art of Teaching” list four problems with the structure of classrooms at the time: text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/methodology_-_survey?rev=1201026486&do=diff Survey Design Guided by Groves, R. et al’s Survey Methodology (2004). Design Steps ( p 47) : * Define Research Objectives * Choose Mode of Collection * Construct and Pretest Questionnaire Internet Surveys: “King and Miles(1995) reported equivalent results in the use of paper versus Internet instruments, but unanswered questions remain about how responses may vary due to the unique nature of the computer-based survey (Mead & Drasgow,1993).” text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/models_for_planning_and_instruction?rev=1201026486&do=diff Models for Planning and Instruction Programmed Instruction . . . ISD? . . . Events of Instruction? text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/morrison_k._2002?rev=1201026486&do=diff Useful overview of Complexity theory and applications in educational settings in chapter one. Of note for this project is connections made with “Open Systems Theory” (as in chrispeels j. h. 1992) and emphasis upon interactions, connectedness and feedback. Most of book looks to leadership and organizational rather than curricular matters. In depth review published in Education Review. text/html 2009-07-27T14:29:55-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/nevada?rev=1248730195&do=diff 2008 Nevada EdTech Needs Assessment Documents * [Final Report] * [Report Presentation] * [Original Proposal] * Old State EdTech Plan * National Center for Technology Planning * District Information * Related Research Documents * 2007 Evaluation of Educational Technology In Nevada - for Legislative Bureau of Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation of the Legislative Council Bureau. * 2003 Evaluation of Educational Technology In Nevada - for LBEAPE text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/nevada_state_educational_technology_plan_2005?rev=1201026487&do=diff Nevada State Educational Technology Plan Goal 2: High-quality content materials are available and accessible to both students and teachers to support a standards-based curriculum. a) Technology-supported materials and resources that address state standards for academic areas are used by all teachers to plan for instruction. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/new?rev=1201026486&do=diff text/html 2007-01-26T10:53:42-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/notes_-_how_schools_matter?rev=1169837622&do=diff Supported Practices * Higher order thinking skills * Application * Simulation * Collaboration * Individualization * Authentic assessment Important Quotes: * “As the qualitative literature leads one to expect, a focus on higher-order thinking skills is associated with improved student performance. Applying problem-solving techniques to unique problems is a key component of such skills. Hands-on learning can be understood in this way as well, in that it involves the simulation … text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/notes_-_reading_comp?rev=1201026486&do=diff Notes on Reading Comprehension “These findings answer the first research question in the negative and the second in the affirmative. The large-scale data do seem to confirm some of the findings from small-scale research but not others. Some practices, namely metacognition, using trade books and a measure of integrating reading and writing, did prove positively related to reading comprehension. Other practices, however, such as having students work in groups, increasing parental involvement,… text/html 2007-10-05T14:05:57-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/nrmera?rev=1191618357&do=diff Supporting connections with colleagues and students: Using the read/write web for portfolio development and collaboration Presenters: Kendall Hartley, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Neal Strudler, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rob Mattson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/participants_-_survey?rev=1201026487&do=diff K-6 classroom teachers and specialists. Ten schools will be purposeful sample of ten elementary schools will be selected from the Nevada Department of Education's online database (<http://nevadareportcard.com>). The schools will be selected to insure a balance in terms of student populations and AYP status. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/piaget?rev=1201026486&do=diff Piaget Source: Miller, P. H., (1993). Theories of developmental psychology. New York: Freeman. * Doctorate in Zoology - studied mollusks. * Worked for Theodore Simon in Alfred Binet's testing lab. Intrigued by students incorrect answers his follow up questions led to many of his early ideas regarding the development of thinking. text/html 2007-02-06T15:59:04-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/podcasting?rev=1170806344&do=diff Introduction The Introduction of the wp>iPod in 2001 opened the door for a new type of media broadcasting. The concept of podcasting or distributing media for these new portable media players gained wide popularity in subsequent years. The best way to describe a podcast might be to compare it a standard radio broadcast. National Public Radio (NPR) is widely available in the U.S. due to the large number of physical radio stations located throughout the country. Broadcasts from NPR were once on… text/html 2008-02-25T09:11:34-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/presentations?rev=1203959494&do=diff Presentations * NRMERA '07 * Web2 * Social Bookmarking * Podcasting * Software Solutions for Schools * Sabbatical Overview * Teacher Survey * Link * [Data Tables] * [Short Keynote Presentation] - Online Version * [TeacherPrep4] text/html 2006-12-04T16:26:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/pressley?rev=1165278367&do=diff Pressley Pressley, M. (2006, April 29). What the future of reading research could be. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Reading Research 2006 conference, Chicago, Illinois Part I Effective Classroom Practices * great deal of skills instruction * word recognition skills explicitly taught * much holistic reading and writing * comprehension strategies taught * lots of teaching * high student engagement text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/problem?rev=1201026486&do=diff Purpose Gauge the preparedness of teachers are regarding standards and assessment. Research Questions * How prepared are teachers to: * develop instructional plans based upon state and local standards? * utilize assessment data to guide instructional plans? * interpret assessment data? * identify appropriate uses of a variety of assessments? text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/projects?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Information Technology Supporting Assessment and Accountability * Tools For Teachers * Characteristics of Useful Web Resources * Web2Teach.com * Teacher Standards * Wiki as Collaboration Tool * Rob's Notes * Research Approval Links * Presentations * Degree Program Evaluation * AERA Notes * Research Tools * General Notes * Learning and Technology * Drew * Alex text/html 2007-01-26T10:46:29-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/proposed_items?rev=1169837189&do=diff * Higher order thinking * metacognitive skills are taught (Wenglinsky, 2003) * cognitive strategies are taught (Biancarosa and Snow, 2006). * Reading - metacognitive activities - explain, predict (Wenglinsky, 2003, Pressley). * Hands on learning * use of simulations in math (Wenglinsky, 2002) * use of simulations in science (Wenglinsky, 2005) * Project based learning (Wenglinsky, 2003) * Hands on activities in math (Wenglinsky, 2002) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/proposed_items_-_iste?rev=1201026486&do=diff ISTE NETS for Teachers were used to organize these list of practices. * Numbered items are NETS substandards. Bulleted items are proposed stems. Planning and Designing Learning Environments * design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. * instructional strategies are based upon student assessment data (Fuchs & Deno) * assignments are customized to meet individual needs (Fu… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/purposeful_restructuring_creating_a_culture_for_learning_and_achievement_in_elementary_schools?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Theoretical Framework includes reference to schools as open systems w/ seven essential characteristics (based upon Hanna, 1988). * Boundary * Physical boundaries in schools (eg districts, schools, classrooms) often lead to psychological barriers. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/questions_for_administrators?rev=1201026486&do=diff Kendall's Questions * How has information technology supported your school's needs to meet new assessment and accountability expectations? * What do you consider to be some of the most pressing challenges faced by school districts in light of these new expectations? * Schools? * Teachers? text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/questions_for_teachers?rev=1201026486&do=diff Becker Teacher Surveys Internet Use By Teachers see also - The "Exemplary Teacher" Paper— How It Arose and How It Changed Its Author's Research Program Methodology * Probability sample of 4-12 grade teachers * 2250 reponses (return rate of 69.4%) * Data collected in spring '98 text/html 2008-10-27T09:19:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/reference_list?rev=1225124346&do=diff References Allen, I. E & Seeman, J. (2006). Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States. ALN Report. Source - Synopsis Web2Teach - Synopsis Baker, E. (2004). Aligning Curriculum, Standards, and Assessments: Fulfilling the Promise of School Reform. CSE Report Source - Our Synopsis text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/relevant_literature_-_survey?rev=1201026486&do=diff Relevant Literature Assessment Practices The need for teachers well prepared to utilize assessment data in support of student learning can be found in each of the following: * Charlotte Danielson's Framework of Professional Practice: Assessment of student learning in unit and lesson plans . * Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe Understanding by Design (2nd ed): Thinking Like an Assessor. * National Educational Technology Standards-Teachers * Standard IV – Assessment and Evaluation Teach… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/research_approval_links?rev=1201026486&do=diff UNLV ORHS text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/research_questions_-_survey?rev=1201026487&do=diff Research Questions * How prepared are teachers to: * develop instructional plans based upon state and local standards? * utilize assessment data to guide instructional strategies? * utilize assessment data to evaluate instruction? * interpret assessment data? * identify types and appropriate uses of a variety of assessments? * the development of assessments (alternative and traditional)? * utilize technology to manage and interpret available data. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/research_tools?rev=1201026487&do=diff UNLV Library * Education Full Text * Academic Search * UNLV Refworks EdTech Journals Title Web of SciencePublisher British Journal of Educational Technology Yes Blackwell Computers and Education Yes Elsevier Computers in Human Behavior Yes Elsevier Educational Technology Research & Development Yes AECT Instructional Science Yes Kluwer Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology Yes Wiley Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Yes Blackwe… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/review_methodology?rev=1201026486&do=diff - Review methodology * Relevant databases (<http://www.library.unlv.edu/search/eralpha.php>) * ERIC * Professional development collection * Education Full-Text * Subject terms: a) Accountability in Education (1071 records); b)Computer (36683 records) c) a AND b - 15 records text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/rob_s_notes?rev=1201026487&do=diff Hey... its a start... Wayman,et al. (2004) Wayman, J. C., Stringfield, S. & Yakimowski, M. (2004). Software Enabling School Improvement Through Analysis of Student Data. <http://www.csos.jhu.edu/crespar/techreports/report67.pdf> Hypothesis: getting data in teachers hands is important for improving academic success of students. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/role_of_information_technology_systems_in_supporting_changing_expectations?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Baker, E. (2004). Fulfilling the Promise of School Reform. CSE Report <http://ezproxy.library.unlv.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&an=ED483412> * Wayman, J. C., Stringfield, S. & Yakimowski, M. (2004). Software Enabling School Improvement Through Analysis of Student Data. <http://www.csos.jhu.edu/crespar/techreports/report67.pdf> * Levine, A. (2006). The Education Schools Project. Notes text/html 2009-10-01T19:22:24-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/rubrics?rev=1254450144&do=diff Rubric Samples EPY Preliminary Exam (initial author Putney) EdTech M.Ed. Comprehensive Exam (initial author Strudler) AERA Paper Review Criteria APA Notes Books text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/sabbatical_overview?rev=1201026486&do=diff Sabbatical Overview Research Focus Prior – individual differences and multimedia learning Current – web-based information management tools * content management systems * instructional support tools * instructional materials Influential Experiences * Instructional Design courses * emphasis on evaluation and coherence * No Child Left Behind * IDMS (see Demo) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/sample_surveys?rev=1201026486&do=diff * Teacher Preparation and Professional Development: 2000 NCES * Teacher Follow-up Survey NCES * Schools and Staffing Survey NCES * Teaching Learning and Computing 1998 text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/sb184?rev=1201026486&do=diff State Technology Plan text/html 2007-02-06T13:00:00-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/social_bookmarking?rev=1170795600&do=diff Social Bookmarking Introduction Much like the traditional practice of placing a mark in a book to hold our place, bookmarking on the Internet allows us to mark our place on the web for future reference. Bookmarks are the terms used in the browsers Netscape Navigator, Firefox and Opera. Internet Explorer uses the term Favorites. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/software_enabling_school_improvement_through_analysis_of_student_data?rev=1201026486&do=diff Notes: * Description of the CRESPAR Center * “The mission of the Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At Risk (CRESPAR) is to conduct the research, development, evaluation, and dissemination needed to transform schooling for students placed at risk.” text/html 2007-05-10T08:57:18-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/software_solutions_for_schools?rev=1178812638&do=diff Software Solutions for Schools Introduction Schools face significant challenges when it comes to supporting software needs. Like any organization they are faced with limited financial and technical support resources. Schools also have unique needs and very often require customized solutions that simply cannot be met by 'off the shelf' products. Recent advances in software development, most notably a movement towards Open Source projects, bode well for meeting school's needs for inexpensive and… text/html 2008-05-16T17:28:17-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/start?rev=1210984097&do=diff Presentation Projects Home * Nevada EdTech Needs Assessment * Instructional Management Systems * Teacher Preparation and Technology Integration Survey * Information Technology Supporting Assessment and Accountability * Tools For Teachers * Characteristics of Useful Web Resources * Web2Teach.com * Teacher Standards text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/streifer_p._a._2002?rev=1201026486&do=diff Using data to make better educational decisions Need for centralized, relational databases foundational. First necessary “building block” for data driven decision making. p. 3. 80 percent of the problem solving is problem framing. Thus problem framing is second building block. text/html 2008-10-01T11:19:56-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/study_1?rev=1222885196&do=diff To Do: Kendall * Need EBI factors and reference * Read JRTE Article (Knowledge building) Rob * Read JEMH, JECR & JRTE (Knowledge building) articles * JEMH Journal of Educational Multimedia * JECR Journal of Educational Computing Research * JRTE Journal of Research on Technology in Education (ISTE) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/survey?rev=1201026487&do=diff Current Survey Preview Demographics: * Years of elementary teaching experience (including current year): * 1-3, 4-6, 7-10, 11-20, More than 20 Education: * Undergraduate degree, undergraduate and some graduate course work, masters degree, PhD text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/survey_design?rev=1201026486&do=diff Survey Design Guided by Groves, R. et al's Survey Methodology (2004). Design Steps ( p 47) : * Define Research Objectives * Choose Mode of Collection * Construct and Pretest Questionnaire Research Objectives, Corresponding Constructs and Sample Measures Objectives Constructs Sample Measures Guide development of a web based resource for teachers to support assessment and instructional planning needs What resources are currently viewed as valuable by teachers? Rate the relative val… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/survey_development_and_methodology?rev=1201026486&do=diff Survey Development and Methodology * A META-ANALYSIS OF RESPONSE RATES IN WEB- OR INTERNET-BASED SURVEYS Cook, C., Heath, F., & Thompson, R. Educational & Psychological Measurement; Dec2000, Vol. 60 Issue 6, p821, 16p. * “Certain populations, such as university professors, federal government employees, workers in many companies and corporations, and members of some professional organizations, generally have Internet address and access. For these populations, e-mail and Web surveys may h… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/synopsis?rev=1201026486&do=diff Jimmy Wales (founder of Wikipedia) Interview on CSPAN's Q&A Q: What is Wikipedia? A: A freely licensed encyclopedia written by thousands of volunteers on the internet. Idea came from the free software movement (e.g., Apache). Realized that the principle of collaboration on software could be expanded on to the internet text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/tags?rev=1201026486&do=diff science * nature_of_science * experiment * observation * method * evidence * data * properties * earth * atmosphere * water_cycle * rocks * processes * erosion * plate_tectonics * fossils * universe (space) * solar_system * star text/html 2007-01-26T10:55:42-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/teacher_preparation_and_technology_integration_survey?rev=1169837742&do=diff Teacher Preparation and Technology Integration Survey * [ATE Proposal] * Achievement-Practices Research * Proposed Items * Proposed Items - ISTE * Resources text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/teacher_standards?rev=1201026487&do=diff Preparation Standards INTASC * Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the disciplines taught; creates learning experiences to make them meaningful to students * Understands how children learn and develop; provides learning opportunities that support their development * Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning; creates instructional opportunities adapted to diverse learners. * Understands and uses variety of instructional strategies. … text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/teacher_survey?rev=1201026486&do=diff Introduction * Standards based assessment has taken on a greater role in today's schools and classrooms. * Teachers are now provided with a wide range of student data from national, state and local assessments. Much of this data is now available right at the computer in the classroom. * How well prepared teachers are to utilize these new resources in support of student learning. text/html 2008-09-04T17:06:32-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/the_social_life_of_information?rev=1220573192&do=diff The social life of information Social life refers to the context of the information. Easy to forget about this and its importance. “Increasingly, we all live in a heavily designed worl and need to understand both the strenths and the limitations of the designs offered to us. In particular, we all need to be able to deal with the hye that accompanies new technological designs. In the digital world, moreover, manyof the distinctions between designers and users are becoming blurred. We are all, t… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/to_do?rev=1201026486&do=diff General Notes * ICLS conference might be suitable outlet * Proposal deadline 11/1/2005 Week of 9/5 * Document Delivery - JESPAR articles - request made 9/12 for Wayman article. * Purposeful restructuring creating a culture for learning and achievement in elementary schools / Janet Hageman Chrispeels Author Chrispeels, Janet UNLV Book Stacks LB2822.82 .C48 1992 * Comprehensive systems design - a new educational technology / edited by Charles M. Reigeluth, Bela H. Banathy, J… text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/tools_for_teachers?rev=1201026487&do=diff Comparison of Curriculum Development Practices by, Kelting-Gibson, Lynn M. Source: Educational Research Quarterly, 2005, 29, 1, 26-36. Uses Wiggins and McTighe's Understanding by Design (backwards design model) and Danielson's Framework for Professional Practice (knowledge of content & pedagogy, knowledge of students, selection of instructional goals, knowledge of resources, design of coherent instruction, and assessment of student learning in unit and lesson plans). text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/transition?rev=1201026486&do=diff Transition Music text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/transition_music?rev=1201026486&do=diff You made me cry When you said goodbye Ain't that a shame text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/u._s._department_of_education_2004?rev=1201026487&do=diff Toward A New Golden Age in American Education: How the Internet, the Law and Today’s Students Are Revolutionizing Expectations * Success stories * Alaskan school district which eliminated grade levels and instituted learning plans for each student. * Poway Unified school district in Calif. utilized Total Information Management System (sounds similar to IDMS). Also indicate 'individualization of instruction trng for teachers. More on this and others at CoSN's Data Driven Decision Maki… text/html 2007-02-08T16:31:52-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/unlv_research_grant?rev=1170981112&do=diff Proposed Title: Supporting Collaborative Research Information Research Infrastructure Award Program Goal The goal of this proposal is to provide college of education faculty with the tools necessary to support the design, development and implementation of collaborative research projects. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/users_setup?rev=1201026486&do=diff User Setup * Go to the appropriate domain (e.g., smith.web2teach.com) * Login (button on right) user name=admin pwd=web2teach * Update Profile - change password, email, name etc. * Add email address to Admin-Configuration text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wayman_2005?rev=1201026486&do=diff Waiting on Document Delivery for this item. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wayman_j._c._et_al_2004?rev=1201026486&do=diff Good overview of issues surrounding data use. However, doesn't address the question of how it can inform classroom practice. Supports the use of commercially developed software (as the did in the software review report) text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wayman_j._c._et_al_2004a?rev=1201026486&do=diff Notes: * Description of the CRESPAR Center * “The mission of the Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At Risk (CRESPAR) is to conduct the research, development, evaluation, and dissemination needed to transform schooling for students placed at risk.” text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wayman_j._c?rev=1201026487&do=diff Jeff Wayman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Center for Social Organization of Schools, with the Systemic Supports for School Reform program. <http://www.csos.jhu.edu/systemics/datause.htm> text/html 2009-03-19T13:46:59-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/web2?rev=1237495619&do=diff projects.web2teach.com/web2 Web 2.0 Video --> Early Tech Support --> text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/web2teach.com?rev=1201026486&do=diff Introduction Web2Teach will provide a Web 2.0 style resource for teachers. The site will provide mechanisms for teachers to: * Find, develop, contribute and rate * content * lesson plans * unit plans * assessments * instructional strategies text/html 2008-02-24T18:08:46-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/web_2.0?rev=1203905326&do=diff ---------- Web 1.0 sites are . . . Web 2.0 static dynamic one way omni-directional isolated collaborative text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/web_2.0_test?rev=1201026487&do=diff Folded plugin ++ Pascal Giard | <evilynux@gmail.com> ++ text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/weinberg_d._2005?rev=1201026487&do=diff David Weinberger, Consultant and Entrepreneur The New Shape of Knowledge, NECC 2005 www.evident.com Harvard Berkman Center for Internet and Society Traditional views of knowledge * Knowledge as a tree traditionally * Knowledge is on rocky ground * Dan Rather incidence with bloggers * John Stewart, 'best journalist on tv' - only one capable of blurting out the truth text/html 2007-01-26T10:38:10-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wenglinsky?rev=1169836690&do=diff Wenglinsky Wenglinsky (2005). Using technology wisely: The keys to success in schools. New York: Teachers College Press. “Inadequacies in teacher quality are the primary obstacle to the effectiveness of educational technology; for teachers to use computers effectively they have to be taught both about using computers and about using the pedagogy most productive for computer use, namely constructivism.” p. 33. text/html 2008-01-24T08:17:17-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/whiteboard?rev=1201191437&do=diff text/html 2007-02-06T17:37:04-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wiki?rev=1170812224&do=diff Introduction One of the big challenges in developing and maintaining web sites is the time required. Wikis have emerged as one solution. A Wiki is a tool that supports the collaborative development and maintanence of a web site. This site is an example of a Wiki (note the Edit button below). Ward Cunningham is credited with designing the first Wiki software WikiWikiWeb . The name originated from an airport shuttle in Honolulu called WikiWiki. Wiki is a Hawaiian term for quick. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wiki_as_collaboration_tool?rev=1201026486&do=diff Service * Users Setup * Initial Setup (Kendall) Research * Study 1 text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:06-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wiki_background?rev=1201026486&do=diff Definition From (where else) Wikipedia - wp>wiki The Wiki link is an example of the use of InterWiki references. The syntax is simply adding wp (shortcut for Wikipedia) > to the term Wiki (plus enclosing the shortcut and term with double brackets). This would be incredibly useful for our publication references. text/html 2008-01-22T10:28:07-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wood_e._et_al_2005?rev=1201026487&do=diff Introduction Focus groups conducted with 54 elementary & secondary teachers. Asked participants, groups of 4, to share experiences, ideas and concerns related to computer technology in the classroom. “Clearly, changes are occurring with respect to the integration of technology in the classroom (Windschitl & Sahl, 2002). In many cases, there is a reported shift in the teacher’s role with teachers assuming the role of facilitator (e.g. Schofield, 1997), interacting with students more and conduc… text/html 2007-09-28T08:22:23-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/wysiwig_plugin_test?rev=1190992943&do=diff <wysiwyg name >>>>>33008AD8-D1B7-4739-A27F-FB64353077D1Edit me!33008AD8-D1B7-4739-A27F-FB64353077D1<<<<< /> text/html 2007-10-04T11:14:58-07:00 http://projects.web2teach.com/your_turn?rev=1191521698&do=diff Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4