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University of Connecticut Teachers For a New Era Project. TNE-Neag Database. Where we were…. …un-linked data stored in multiple locations, in various formats…. SPSS Files. Office of Institutional Research. Student course records. Excel Files. Individual Faculty Records.
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University of ConnecticutTeachers For a New Era Project TNE-Neag Database
Where we were… …un-linked data stored in multiple locations, in various formats… SPSS Files Office of Institutional Research Student course records Excel Files Individual Faculty Records Microsoft Access tables Paper-based data collection Clinic placements Registrar
Where we are… …transitioning between old, sporadic data collection techniques… …to one central, complete database. We are expanding our database efforts to include information provided by the Connecticut State Department of Education; including teacher’s BEST scores and K-12 pupil data.
The New TNE-Neag Database Single Oracle server holds information for individuals automatically through multiple user-friendly interfaces accessed through the World Wide Web.
What information is stored in the TNE-Neag Database? How accurate is the data? Ultimate Goal: To have all Neag School of Education data stored in one central location on the Oracle server. • Student admission information • Clinic placement records • Testing records • E-portfolios • Post-graduate employment and address • Internship/Inquiry project • Survey data • TNE and Neag have implemented advanced software to ensure: • Unique Identifier assigned by University PeopleSoft System • Data is verified upon entry • Cross-checking data is constant • Human error is kept at a minimum
With so much information, how is the database designed? The TNE-Neag database is broken down into several manageable modules. Each module is built piece by piece, data can be entered from multiple locations. Information can then be extracted about individuals to produce clean, streamline, accurate reports. Each new item of information is linked to an individual identified by a unique number, assigned by the University PeopleSoft system.
How do we view the data? Academic Post Graduate Biographical Academic detail
Where we’re going… Complete web-based data collection and analysis All user interaction through web browsers Ability to follow students from entering university through entire teaching career Building a relationship with Connecticut school systems, allowing researchers and policy makers access to anonymous data regarding both teachers and pupils Forging our partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education to develop a state-wide database linking teachers to pupil performance For TNE, UConn, Connecticut Schools, Connecticut Educators, and most importantly, Connecticut’s students.