Instructional Technology News
MAP to PASS Correlations
The new NWEA MAP to PASS Correlation Study is now available online on the www.nwea.org website! It can be found in the research tab under the sub-heading, “State Information”. Simply click on South Carolina and you will see the link to the study.
The correlation data that went into the study are now populating on the Dynamic Reporting Suite as well. When teachers click on the Projected Proficiency report, they will see a bar graph indicating the students in their classes and where they are likely to fall on this spring’s iteration of the PASS test.
Robert Marzano's Promethean Technology Research
Dr. Robert Marzano conducted research during the 2008-2009 school year of 79 teachers representing 50 schools. His study showed that the average effect of using Promethean technology led to a 17% increase in student achievement.
The largest gains came under these conditions:
Read the complete research study.
The largest gains came under these conditions:
- The teacher has 10 years or more of teaching experience.
- The teacher has used the Promethean technology for two years or more.
- The teacher uses the technology between 75 and 80% of the day.
- The teacher has a high confidence level in using the technology.
Read the complete research study.
A Surgeon's Story
Check out this powerful story about a teacher's gift in "A Surgeon's Story."
Britannica Digital Learning
Britannica Digital Learning has been added to the resources available through DISCUS. Start at DISCUS or go to Encylopedia Britanica Online Academic Edition.
