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Research and Evaluation

ISTE’s works with educators to help identify effective uses of technology and put them into practice to improve learning and teaching. We help plan, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of educational technology innovations.

Program Evaluation

ISTE evaluations emphasize program improvement. Working with teachers, administrators, and principal investigators, ISTE strives to conduct studies that lead directly to better program decisions and improved results. ISTE employs a variety of methodologies, including:

  • classroom observations
  • surveys and interviews
  • portfolio reviews
  • institutional data analyses
  • experimental and quasi-experimental comparisons

ISTE is experienced working with programs of the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, state and local education agencies, and private organizations.

ISTE engages with its evaluation clients throughout their programs, from the planning or grant application process through final reports, presentations, and publications.

Clients

Needs Assessment

School districts poised on the edge of major educational technology decisions can call on ISTE's expertise to help focus their resources, improve constituent satisfaction, and avoid costly mistakes.

ISTE can help a district assess:

  • strengths and weaknesses
  • stakeholder priorities
  • costs and benefits of different options
  • where schools stand in relation to national standards

Research to Practice

ISTE provides analysis and interpretation to inform educational policy, practice, and product development. ISTE analyses consider not only the quality of research, but also how educators can use research to make decisions.

For more information

To discuss your education research or evaluation needs, contact:

Talbot Bielefeldt
Senior Research Associate
1.541.434.8937
talbot@iste.org
research@iste.org
Clare Strawn, PhD
Senior Research Associate
1.541.434.8919
cstrawn@iste.org
 
Brandon Olszewski, PhD
Research Associate
1.541.302.3774
brandon@iste.org

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