00000000111e DOCUMENT RESUME ED 452 817 IR 020 654 TITLE The Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology 1999: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology. [Proceedings] (Washington, D.C. July 12-13, 1999). INSTITUTION Department of Education, Washington, DC. PUB DATE 1999-00-00 NOTE 389p.; For individual papers, see IR 020 655-663, and IR 020 666. AVAILABLE FROM For full text: http://www.ed.gov/Technology/TechCerf/1999. PUB TYPE Collected Works - Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC16 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Access to Education; *Computer Assisted Instruction; *Computer Uses in Education; Educational Development; Educational Needs; *Educational Research; *Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Instructional Effectiveness; School Districts ABSTRACT This document contains the Conference Agenda, followed by highlights from 42 Spotlight School systems across the country. The schools briefly share their experiences, evaluation techniques, and tell their success stories about the positive impacts technologyis having on teaching and learning. Conference research materials are then presented. Papers include: "Perspectives on Technology and Education Research-: Lessons from the Past and Present" (Margaret Honey, Katherine McMillan, and FredCarrigg); "Convergent Analysis: A Method for Extracting the Value from Research Studies on Technology in Education" (Cathleen Norris, JenniferSmolka, and Elliot Soloway); "Observing Classroom Processes in Project-Based Learning Using Multimedia: A Tool for Evaluators" (William R. Penuel, and Barbara Means); "The Technology/Content Dilemma" (Shelley Goldman, Karen Cole, and Christina Syer); "Technology: How Do We Know It Works?" (Eva L. Baker); "Documenting the Effects of Instructional Technology: A Fly-Over of PolicyQuestions" (Dale Mann); "The Cyberspace Regionalization Project: Simultaneously Bridging the Digital and Racial Divide" (Jonathan D. Becker); "New Directionsin the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Educational Technology (Walter F. Heinecke, Laura Blasi, Natalie Milman, and Lisa Washington); "Measurement Issues with Instructional and Home Learning Technologies" (Charol Shakeshaft); "The Idaho Technology Initiative: An Accountability Report to the Idaho Legislature on the Effects of Monies Spent through theIdaho Council for Technology in Learning" (State Division of Vocational Education, State Department of Education, Bureau of Technology Services); "WestVirginia Story: Achievement Gains from a Statewide ComprehensiveInstructional Technology Program" (Dale Mann, Charol Shakeshaft, Jonathan Becker, and Robert Kottkamp); "Testing on Computers: A Follow-Up Study Comparing Performance on Computer and on Paper" (Michael Russell); "TestingWriting on Computers: An Experiment Comparing Student Performance on TestsConducted via Computer and via Paper-and-Pencil" (Michael Russell and WaltHaney); and "Critical Issues in Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology" (Mary McNabb, Mark Hawkes, and Ullik Rouk). A short profile of U.S. Secretary ofEducation Richard W. Riley is then given. This is followed by an outline of the education and professional experience of Paulo Renato Souza, Minsterof Brazil and a brief discussion on the implementation of the Brazil -US- partnership in education. (AEF) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. 1999 945.1arYsSec Conference on Educational Technology - Evaluating thoEffectiveL:44414? The Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology Noo nr Evaluating the Effectriveness f Techrrol*gy COrikalifiCit Agelda Washington Court Hotel July 12th and 13th, 1999 - &Maxis Washington, D.C. The Summary of the S Potettit Sohod.Oarticts Conference Is now in) In addition to basic text, Caritactiff44_, p the summary is also available in portable document format (PDF). In order to read PDF documents, you will need to have an Acrobat Reader Fosturod installed on your computer. 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Conference Agenda I Spotlight Schools LsigsagdSOgOSsntoctsI Conference While PAM'S I &god antalieU I Acknowleopernenta BEST COPY AVAILABLE httplAvowed.govffachnologyffechCont/1999/ (1 of 2) (4124/20012:26:60 PM] 2 ConfererKle Agenda Mrm Agenda The Secretary's National Conference on Educational Technology: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology July 12-13, 1999 July 12th - Monday Day One 9:00 am-10:00 am OPENING SESSION GRAND BALLROOM Multi-media presentation "Virtual School Visit" Greetings Linda Roberts, Director, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education Secretary's Address Richard W. Riley, Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education Introduction by Phil Bigler 1998 National Teacher of the Year Conference Orientation Diane S. Reed, Technology Teacher in Residence, U.S. Department of Education 3 http://www.ed.govrfechnologyrrechConf/1999/agenda.html (1 of 5) (4/24/2001 2:26:54 PM) T Conference Agenda 1Q:00 am-11:15 am PLENARY SESSIONS GRAND BALLROOM "Statewide Technology Evaluations" Gordon Ambach Executive Director, Council of Chief State School Officers Moderator "West Virginia's Basic Skills / Computer Education Program: An Analysis of Student Achievement" Henery Marockie, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia Department of Education Lewis Solomon, Vice President, The Milken Exchange "The Idaho Technology Initiative: An Accountability Report to the Idaho Legislature" Mike Rush and Cliff Green, State Division of Professional Technical Studies, Idaho Department of Education Question & Answer Session Gordon Ambach Closing Remarks Senator Jay D. Rockefeller, WV 12:00 pm-1:30 pm LUNCHEON GRAND BALLROOM "Virtual School Visit" Luncheon Address Paulo Renato Souza, Minister of Education, Brazil Introduction by Terry Peterson, Counsel to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education 1:30 pm-3:30 pm SPOTLIGHT BREAKOUT/ WORKING SESSIONS "Setting the Context and identifying successes and barriers" Spotlight Schools will be grouped with other schools and researcher/evaluators and facilitators to discuss findings from their evaluations. Schools will share their experiences, evaluation techniques, and tell their untold success stories about the positive impacts technology is having on teaching and learning. Participants will gain insight into what is happening in our schools across the country and discuss findings that have not been captured by the press or research community. There are 9 breakout groups (refer to notebook for rooms and groups). General invitees are encouraged to visit the breakouts, and participate in the discussions. 3:30 pm BREAK GRAND BALLROOM FOYER 4 http://www.ed.govffechnologyi7echConfi1999/agenda.html (2 of 5) [4/2412001 2:26:54 PM] Conference Agenda TIM 400 pm-5:30 pm SPOTLIGHT BREAKOUT/WORKING SESSIONS H "Identify learning criteria and accessing the impact of technology" Schools and facilitators will go to .he same breakout room as session 6:00 pm-7:30 pm RECEPTION AND SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL SHOWCASE ATRIUMBALLR00111 Members of Congress invited. Spotlight Schools will be available to discuss their technology projects. July 13th - Tuesday Day Two 7:00 am-8:45 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ATRIUM BALLROOM Spotlight School Showcase Continues 9:00 am PLENARY SESSION GRAND BALLROOM "What are we learning and what do we need to learn about technology effectiveness and impact?" A panel discussion with the following leading researchers and evaluators: Dale Mann, Interactive Inc. Moderator Eva Baker, Center for Research and Evaluation, CRESST/UCLA Margaret Honey, EDC/Center for Research and Evaluation Charol Shakeshaft, Interactive, Inc. Elliott Soloway, University of Michigan Question & Answer Session 9:45 am-10:30 am BREAK http://www.ed.gov/Technology/TechConf/1999/agenda.html (3 of 5) [4/24/2001 2:26:54 PM] 1 111 11 !I ' Conference Agenda 10:30 am-11:15 am PLENARY SESSION "The Media, the Stories, the Impact" National, regional and local perspectives from members of the media and their experience covering educational technology issues. Judy Salpeter, Editor-in-Chief Technology & Learning Magazine Andrew Trotter, Education Week Alan Duke, Managing Editor CNN Student Bureau Moderated by : Dennis Gooier, Assistant Director, NCREL Jayne James, Kansas Department of Education Moderator 12:00 pm-1:30 pm LUNCHEON GRAND BALLROOM "Virtual School Visit" Lucheon Speakers: Congressman William F. Goodling, PA Chairman of Education and Work Force Committee Congressman Michael N. Castle, DE 1:30 pm-2:45 pm SPOTLIGHT BREAKOUTS/WORKING SESSIONS H "How to implement evaluative criteria" Breakout sessions continued in same rooms 2:45 pm-3:00 pm BREAK GRAND BALLROOM FOYER 3:00 pm-5:00 pm CLOSING SESSION GRAND BALLROOM "What did we find? What did we learn? Where do we go from here?" Panelists: Eva Baker, UCLA David Dwyer, Consultant Kathleen Fulton, University of Maryland, Margaret Honey, Center for Technology and Children Dale Mann, Interactive, Inc., Columbia University Robert McNergney, University of Virginia http: / /www.ed.gov/ Technology