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Correlation Between Instructional School Culture And Student Achievement In An Urban District, Wayman Graham
Correlation Between Instructional School Culture And Student Achievement In An Urban District, Wayman Graham
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The Teachers Talent Toolbox needed a tool that could compile usable information on any given learning institution through data collection and analysis and provide usable qualitative and quantitative data that could be used to identify the causes of low achievement and provide necessary interventions within the school to improve student outcomes. To answer this need, the Instructional Culture Index/Insight Survey was developed by the New Teacher Project in 2016 and has been widely used and implemented in many schools and districts. This survey instrument was validated and deemed reliable by the RAND Corporation also in 2016. The purpose of this …
Teacher Practices And Behaviors That Increase Student Achievement When Implementing 1:1 Technology In The Classroom, Jared P. Jacobs
Teacher Practices And Behaviors That Increase Student Achievement When Implementing 1:1 Technology In The Classroom, Jared P. Jacobs
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This paper examines the research related to the impact of 1:1 technology initiatives on student achievement. There are studies that show students using 1:1 technology have improved test scores in a variety of subjects, and there is literature that highlights specific methods for using 1:1 technology in the classroom. Many different opportunities for improved instruction are explored which break down into four main categories; increasing the amount of time students spend in class, 21st century skills, assistance to all learners, and advanced pedagogy. Additionally, different challenges that must be overcome in order to implement a strong 1:1 technology program are …