Research+Based+Strategies

=Research Based Strategies=

Effects of IWB on Student Achievement
Bob Marzano

"All models are false, but, some models are useful" - Promethean Rep Washington Post - Is no research, in general, to support the use of technology

What does past research say?
 * Tamim (2009) and Hattie (2009) - found a 12-13 percentile point gain from the use of technology (9000 effect size)
 * USDOE - found a 14 percentile point gain as a result of blended approaches to technology use

How does this compare to "other" strategies?
 * Boman (2003) - found in 1100 studies of CSR (comprehensive score report) Models
 * 35% of the studies indicated that the treatment decreased performance

Does previous research support the use of digital media?
 * Yes, given the context of social science, we see a markable increase in performance

Final Report: www.marzanoresearch.com
 * Teachers were asked to teach one class with the IWB, one class without
 * Overall effect 17P in the first year, After 2 years, 16P gain
 * 131 teachers, 262 classrooms, 36 districts, 70+schools
 * Two years in a row with different scenarios
 * When it was used 75% of the time, a 29P increase was seen, diminishing returns were seen at either end of integration percentage
 * In general, the more it's used, the better the results, but, always remember the purpose of instruction
 * Two models of use: Student centered and Teacher centered
 * No research that indicates that inquiry is superior to direct instruction, both are needed
 * You can't just give the technology to teachers and expect it to change instruction
 * In 24% of these cases, there was NO INCREASE to performance
 * There is no single proven practice due to the human element to the study
 * What was different?
 * Video was analyzed for 8 variables:
 * Engagment, Student IWB Skills, Teacher IWB Skills, Multiple student use of IWB, Student independence of use, Use of IWB reinforcers, Voting, Non-linguistic
 * The greatest effects were derived most from the Teacher IWB Skills, multiple use of IWB with students, and engagement
 * IWB reinforcers (immediate feedback), Voting (manage response rates), and Non-linguistic manipulatives increased engagement
 * Visual media enhances engagment, but, should be supported

Recommendations Decades away from "strong evidence" What Works in Schools Reports with 12 reports and 67 recommendations that are strong (22%), moderate (32%), or low (46%) @http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
 * Previewing || Well structured flip charts || Unclear relationships ||
 * Chunking || Clear chunks || Not Clear ||
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