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Administrators and Handhelds: Data Collection and Analysis. Donna M. Boivin, Director of Technology Dr. Deborah Gendreau Supervisor of Technology. Databases in Education. Repair and maintenance logs Phone logs Inventory lists User lists. Databases in Education. School visit logs
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Administrators and Handhelds:Data Collection and Analysis Donna M. Boivin, Director of Technology Dr. Deborah Gendreau Supervisor of Technology
Databases in Education • Repair and maintenance logs • Phone logs • Inventory lists • User lists
Databases in Education • School visit logs • Teacher/Coach activity logs • Evaluation data collection • Curriculum Frameworks
Handheld Software for Data Collection • HanDBase • DDH Software: http://www.ddhsoftware.com • Documents to Go • DataViz Software: http://www.dataviz.com
Handheld Database Software • HanDBase (DDH Software) • Cross platform • Easy to use • Exports to (and imports from) MS Excel,MS Access, and FileMaker Pro • Forms designer for custom interfaces • Desktop/Laptop companion software • Free Tutorials and Training Videos • Free databases and templates
Handheld Office Suite Software • Documents to Go (DataViz Software) • Cross platform • Easy to use • Word Processing • Spreadsheet • Presentation • Email • Charts, Graphics, and Photos • Compatible with MS Office
Handheld Graphic / Organization Software • Inspiration for Handhelds (Inspiration Software www.inspiration.com) • Cross platform • Easy to use • Brainstorming • Organization • Integrated Diagram/Graphic and Outline Views • Sync with Inspiration or Kidspiration on laptop / desktop
Creating New Databasesand Editing Existing Databases(Hands-on)
For a Successful Implementation: • Have a documented plan for your project • Agree upon scope, timeline, and budget • Agree upon deliverables and project goals • Document progress • Agree upon and conduct evaluation • Enlist administrative support • Develop and enforce policies and procedures • And most importantly, have ongoing, focused, high quality professional development that is…
High Quality Professional Development • User-friendly • Predictable and focused • Targeted • Rigorous • Sustained/Ongoing • Follow-through to ensure implementation • Well-supported by administration • Just-in-time, not just-in-case • Online course / tutorial availability
Springfield Public Schools www.sps.springfield.ma.us Donna M. Boivin boivind@sps.springfield.ma.us Dr. Deborah Gendreau gendreaud@sps.springfield.ma.us