180 likes | 601 Views
Value-Added Online Course Preview. Value-Added Research Center University of Wisconsin-Madison October 17, 2011. Summary of the course. Self-directed pace Divided into four chapters The Oak Tree Analogy The Power of Two (Value-Added and Achievement) Interpreting Results
E N D
Value-Added Online Course Preview Value-Added Research Center University of Wisconsin-Madison October 17, 2011
Summary of the course • Self-directed pace • Divided into four chapters • The Oak Tree Analogy • The Power of Two (Value-Added and Achievement) • Interpreting Results • Factors Influencing Growth • Animated and narrated content • Forums to ask questions and collaborate • Quizzes to check for understanding
Main Course Page Chapters unlock as the user progresses through the course
Chapter One – The Oak Tree Analogy Value-Added is explained conceptually out of the education context.
Chapter Two – The Power of Two Why is it important to use both Achievement and Value-Added?
Chapter Two – The Power of Two When we look at both measures independently, what does it tell us about the situation of a school?
Chapter Three – Interpreting Results How are standardized test scores used to produce a Value-Added estimate?
Chapter Three – Interpreting Results Value-Added is a relative measure. How do I compare my results to the average?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth There are many factors the may influence growth. Why does Value-Added control for some of them and not others?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth High and Low achieving students may grow at different rates. How does Value-Added take this into account to fairly evaluate educator effectiveness?
Chapter Four – Factors Influencing Growth Schools serve different student populations. How does Value-Added allow for fair comparisons of growth across schools?
Glossary of terms Users have access to a glossary where terms like “Achievement”, “Confidence Interval”, and “Measurement Error” are defined.
Discussion Forum If you have a question, ask the experts. Collaborate with colleagues across the state.
Quizzes Take a quiz after each chapter. Check your understanding and unlock the next chapter.