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DRAFT: Promoting Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance—Critical Factors for Success in the 21st Century We face a critical need to prepare children and adolescents to thrive in the 21st century—an era of rapidly evolving technology, demanding and collaborative STEM knowledge work, changing workforce needs, economic volatility, and unacceptable achievement gaps. This report takes a close look at a core set of noncognitive factors—grit, tenacity, and perseverance—that are essential to an individual’s capacity to strive for and succeed at important goals, and to persist in the face of an array of challenges encountered throughout schooling and life. > Download the Grit report [PDF 1.5 MB] > Review comments on the public draft |
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Evidence Framework – Expanding Evidence Approaches for Learning in a Digital World Our new Evidence Framework report calls for smart change by presenting educators, policymakers, and funders with an expanded view of evidence approaches and sources of data that can help them with decision-making about learning resources. Learn more about the Evidence Framework Project Download the Expanding Evidence Approaches report [PDF, 1.2MB] |
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Enhancing Teaching and Learning through Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics Big data is everywhere—even in education. Researchers and developers of online learning, intelligent tutoring systems, virtual labs, simulations, and learning management systems are exploring ways to better understand and use learning analytics to improve teaching and learning. Download the Learning Analytics report [PDF, 1.1MB] |
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DRAFT Connected Educator Month Report: Learning With Connected and Inspired Educators August 2012 was the first-ever Connected Educator Month, a celebration of online communities of practice and networks in education. This report highlights results and insights from Connected Educator Month and offers recommendations for connecting and inspiring more educators in powerful and engaging online interactions. Download the Connected Educator Month report [PDF, 1.3MB] |
- Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity (2012)
- International Experiences with Technology in Education (2011)
- National Education Data Model (NEDM)(2011)
- Teachers’ Ability to Use Data to Inform Instruction: Challenges and Supports (2011)
- Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology (National Educational Technology Plan 2010)
- Use of Educational Data at the Local Level: From Accountability to Instructional Improvement (2010)
- Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies (2009)
- Implementing Data-Informed Decision Making in Schools: Teacher Access, Supports and Use (2009)
- Teachers’ Use of Student Data Systems to Improve Instruction: 2005-2007 (2008)
- Teachers’ Use of Student Data Systems to Improve Instruction (2007)
National Surveys:
- Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2009-10 (2011)
- Teachers’ Use of Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: 2009 (2010)
- Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: Fall 2008 (2010)
- Educational Technology in Public School Districts: Fall 2008 [First Look] (2009)
- Distance Education at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions: 2006-07 (2008)
- Technology-Based Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002–03 and 2004–05 (2008)
- Educational Technology in Teacher Education Programs for Initial Licensure (2007)
- Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2005 (2006)
- Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002-03 (2005)
- Distance Education at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions: 2000-2001 (2003)
Program Evaluations:
- Evaluation of the Enhancing Education Through Technology Program: Final Report (2009)
- National Educational Technology Trends Study: Local-level Data Summary (2008)
- National Educational Technology Trends Study State Strategies Report: Vol.1 (2007)
- National Educational Technology Trends Study State Strategies Report: Vol. 2 (2007)
