6. Data Sources

 

Some Examples

It might be helpful for evaluation planners to look at some examples of methods and measures, intended to collect data common to technology implementations in schools.

It is important to note here that data sources - methods and measures - must primarily be selected based on implementation or impact questions that emerge from evaluation planning efforts, rather than other factors (e.g., ease of access or cost) - although such factors are always a secondary consideration. Collection of unnecessary data or use of methods that are not well matched to data needs will result in an inefficient or incomplete evaluation effort.

Needs Assessment

• The School Technology Needs Assessment (STNA) - This SEIR*TEC online needs assessment tool is intended to help school-level decision makers—administrators, technology facilitators, media coordinators, or technology committee members—collect staff perceptive data to guide decisions relating to educational technology in schools (e.g., purchasing, resource deployment, and professional development activities).

Classroom Observation Protocol

• Looking For Technology Integration (LoFTI) - This SEIR*TEC tool is designed specifically to aid in the observation of technology integration into teaching and learning. The data gathered through the use of this instrument should be helpful to building-level staff that plan or provide professional development in instructional technology. Note that the link above is to the North Carolina version of the LoFTI. It may be adapted to other settings.

Surveys and Questionnaires

• Staff Development Evaluation Questionnaire (PDF) - This SEIR*TEC form can be used for gathering feedback from staff development participants to gauge their perceptions about the effectiveness and usefulness of staff development content and format.
• SEIR*TEC Technology Integration Progress Gauge (PDF) - School teams can use this tool to develop a profile of their technology program and to gauge its progress over time.
• Using Technology to Support a School-Family-Community Partnership - This survey can be used to gather data on parent and staff perceptions regarding the use of technology to support school-family-community partnerships.
• NETS Online Technology Assessment for Students - Developed through a partnership between ISTE and the Microsoft Mid-Tier Partners in Learning Program, this free online assessment helps teachers measure student skills in using software applications and progress toward meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S).

Rubrics and Scoring Guides

• Assessment of Technology Integration in a Lesson - A rubric from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), that examines technology integration in four domains education settings - planning, implementation, assessment, and productivity.
• RubiStar - An easy tool to help teachers develop their own rubrics.
• Scoring Guide for Lesson Plans That Use Technology Resources - A scoring guide from the North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium (NCRTEC), examining six dimensions of lesson planning.

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