2.8 Data Analysis
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of digital tools and resources to systematically collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, communicate findings, and implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. (ISTE 2h)
Artifacts: Data Overview
Reflection:
The artifact that I selected to represent this standard was the Data Overview I produced for ITEC 7305. The Data Overview was an activity in which we had to analyze our school’s data and present the current reality of our school and our academic strengths and weaknesses. We had to show trends in the data and we had to share what our plans were for the future. We were asked to collect the data, create a presentation of the data, and share our presentation.
This artifact shows mastery of standard 2.8 because it models and facilitates the effective use of digital tools and resources to systematically collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, and communicate findings. In the Data Overview I had to collect, analyze, and interpret student achievement data. I had to collect various types of data like Milestone Overall Achievement, Milestone Achievement by Subject, ethnicity of school, current enrollment, and staff demographics. I then had to analyze the data and show trends within the data. I interpreted the data by creating Microsoft Excel graphs that helped me to draw conclusions on what the data was telling me about our school. Finally, I made a Data Overview presentation that included graphs and all information to communicate my findings.
This artifact also shows mastery of the standard because I had to implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. After collecting and analyzing the data I had to make recommendations on appropriate interventions and how to implement them in my school. I had to show how these interventions would improve instructional practices and maximize student learning. All of the information then had to be communicated in my Data Overview Presentation. I also had to reflect on final thoughts about where we go next now that we know this information.
I learned through the completion of this artifact that I actually enjoyed collecting and analyzing this data. I became caught up in the process and frequently caught myself pondering why the trends occurred as they did. I enjoyed actually putting the pieces together and seeing how everything fits. Creating the presentation was enjoyable and putting the graphs together were fun. I think I enjoyed this the most because it was something meaningful that would be shared with the faculty at my school. Hopefully this Data Overview will generate some changes and close some of the achievement gaps that were represented in my presentation. One thing that I would change is start working on this project sooner. I enjoyed putting the project together, but I could have put more information in the project if I would have started working on it early in the semester.
The work that went into this artifact impacted the improvement of my school which in turn impacted student learning. The information gained from drilling down into the data revealed areas of strength and areas where we could improve. It provided the direction to focus in the coming year. When teachers know the areas of improvement to focus on then they could use this information so that student learning will improve in that area. The impact of this can be assessed through observations within the classroom of how the areas of improvement are being addressed in the classroom. In addition, the impact can be assessed through a comparison of student achievement data from the following year.
The artifact that I selected to represent this standard was the Data Overview I produced for ITEC 7305. The Data Overview was an activity in which we had to analyze our school’s data and present the current reality of our school and our academic strengths and weaknesses. We had to show trends in the data and we had to share what our plans were for the future. We were asked to collect the data, create a presentation of the data, and share our presentation.
This artifact shows mastery of standard 2.8 because it models and facilitates the effective use of digital tools and resources to systematically collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, and communicate findings. In the Data Overview I had to collect, analyze, and interpret student achievement data. I had to collect various types of data like Milestone Overall Achievement, Milestone Achievement by Subject, ethnicity of school, current enrollment, and staff demographics. I then had to analyze the data and show trends within the data. I interpreted the data by creating Microsoft Excel graphs that helped me to draw conclusions on what the data was telling me about our school. Finally, I made a Data Overview presentation that included graphs and all information to communicate my findings.
This artifact also shows mastery of the standard because I had to implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. After collecting and analyzing the data I had to make recommendations on appropriate interventions and how to implement them in my school. I had to show how these interventions would improve instructional practices and maximize student learning. All of the information then had to be communicated in my Data Overview Presentation. I also had to reflect on final thoughts about where we go next now that we know this information.
I learned through the completion of this artifact that I actually enjoyed collecting and analyzing this data. I became caught up in the process and frequently caught myself pondering why the trends occurred as they did. I enjoyed actually putting the pieces together and seeing how everything fits. Creating the presentation was enjoyable and putting the graphs together were fun. I think I enjoyed this the most because it was something meaningful that would be shared with the faculty at my school. Hopefully this Data Overview will generate some changes and close some of the achievement gaps that were represented in my presentation. One thing that I would change is start working on this project sooner. I enjoyed putting the project together, but I could have put more information in the project if I would have started working on it early in the semester.
The work that went into this artifact impacted the improvement of my school which in turn impacted student learning. The information gained from drilling down into the data revealed areas of strength and areas where we could improve. It provided the direction to focus in the coming year. When teachers know the areas of improvement to focus on then they could use this information so that student learning will improve in that area. The impact of this can be assessed through observations within the classroom of how the areas of improvement are being addressed in the classroom. In addition, the impact can be assessed through a comparison of student achievement data from the following year.