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ERIC Number: ED433003
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1999-Jan-14
Pages: 60
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The Ohio SchoolNet Telecommunity Evaluation. Year Three Evaluation Results: Examining Interactive Video Adoption and Resource Needs.
Hawkes, Mark; Cambre, Marjorie; Lewis, Morgan
This evaluation of the Ohio SchoolNet Telecommunity program focused on key Telecommunity objectives of technology deployment, teacher professional development, and student impact. Evaluation methods included use of the Scales of Concern Questionnaire in the application of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model, as well as visits to each of the 23 funded project consortia, during which observation, interviews, focus groups, and document analysis took place. The major sections of this evaluation report address: interactive video technology adoption; perspectives of partners and content providers to schools; impact statements; the need for resources and availability; thoughts about value-added contributions of the technology from the field; and examples of Telecommunity activities. The following four key findings and related recommendations are presented in the executive summary: (1) Telecommunities appear to be moving through similar stages of technology adoption; (2) providers of content expertise and other resources are unsure how they can best participate with their school partners in deploying interactive learning technologies; (3) there are a number of significant learning impact indicators that go beyond what standardized measures will achieve; and (4) increasing pressure has been placed on the Telecommunity program to demonstrate cost-effectiveness. A copy of the questionnaire is appended. (MES)
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 1900 Spring Road, Suite 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1480; Tel: 630-571-4700.
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: North Central Regional Educational Lab., Oak Brook, IL.
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