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REL West Research Digest: October 2012

Produced by: REL West

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is the focus of this issue of the REL West Research Digest. You'll find features, interviews, and resources to help state and local educators put CCSS into action. more >

Format: PDF

R&D Alert®, Vol. 13, No. 3

This issue of the award-winning R&D Alert explores a unique approach to improving leadership, early childhood mental health, online support for charter school teachers, and community college completion rates. more >

Format: Print | Copyright: 2012
Order #: RD-12-03

  

2012–2013 School and District Improvement Products & Services Catalog

Are you looking for effective, evidence-based strategies that will improve learning for children, youth, and adults? Download or order a free copy of WestEd's 2012-2013 School and District Improvement Products & Services Catalog. more >

Format: Print | Copyright: 2012
Order #: CM-12-03

  

R&D Alert®, Vol. 13, No. 2

This edition of the award-winning R&D Alert explores how Common Core State Standards will affect low-performing students, virtual chemistry labs, the impact of California Healthy Kids Surveys on communities, and the work of the Southwest Comprehensive Center.  more >

Format: Print | Copyright: 2012
Order #: RD-12-02

  

Technology-Based Assessments for 21st Century Skills

Theoretical and Practical Implications from Modern Research

Edited by: Michael C. Mayrath, Jody Clarke-Midura, Daniel H. Robinson, Gregory Schraw

What are the best ways to measure complex knowledge, skills, and abilities? In this book, leading scholars present current research, discuss theoretical and practical implications from their research, and outline their visions for the future of technology-based assessments. more >

Price: $45.99 | Format: Trade Paper | Copyright: 2012
ISBN: 978-1-61735-632-2 | Order #: AS-12-01

  

R&D Alert®, Vol. 13, No. 1

This edition of the award-winning R&D Alert highlights teacher professional development in science, youth crime prevention, and using the Internet to bridge research and practice. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2012
Order #: RD-12-01

How Can Simulations Be Components of Balanced State Science Assessment Systems?

By: Edys Quellmalz, Matt Silberglitt, Michael Timms

Simulations are signaling a new era in science assessment. This brief explains why and recommends two models that policymakers may consider incorporating into state science assessment systems. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

Successful K-12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Produced by: National Research Council of the National Academies

What conditions promote or limit school and student success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? What teaching practices are most effective? Find out in Successful K-12 STEM Education. more >

Price: $12.95 | Format: Trade Paper | Copyright: 2011
ISBN: 978-0-309-21296-0 | Order #: STEM-11-01

  

STEM Teachers in Professional Learning Communities: From Good Teachers to Great Teaching

By: Ted (Edward) Britton, Kathleen Fulton

This executive report summarizes the impacts of learning teams, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content areas, on teacher practice. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

Assessing the Effects of ICT in Education

Indicators, Criteria and Benchmarks for International Comparisons

Edited by: Friedrich Scheuermann, Francesc Pedró

Despite the fact that education systems have been heavily investing in technology since the early 1980s, international indicators on technology uptake and use in education are missing. WestEd's Edys Quellmalz contributed a paper to this book, which aims to provide a basis for the design of frameworks, the identification of indicators and existing data sources, as well as gaps in areas needing further research. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2010
ISBN: 978-92-79-13112-7

Creating a Well-prepared Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce: How Do We Get from Here to There?

Produced by: California Council on Science and Technology

This report explores how California can strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics achievement. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

Evaluating Online Learning: Challenges and Strategies for Success

By: WestEd for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement

With Edvance Research

This free publication features seven evaluations of online learning programs or resources. The evaluations represent variety both in method of evaluation and in the program or resource that was examined. more >

Format: PDF

Connecting Students to Advanced Courses Online

By: WestEd for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement

This guide highlights six providers of academic course work that are using Internet technology to deliver rigorous curricula to students. more >

Format: PDF

Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms

A Guide to Curricular Resources About the Designed World

By: Ted (Edward) Britton, Bo De Long-Cotty, Toby Levenson

This guide offers a compendium of resources to help students become technologically literate. Bring a whole new world of technology education into every classroom! more >

Price: $40.95 | Format: Trade Paper | Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 978-1-4129-1465-9 | Order #: NCISE-05-01

  

Using Flexible Technology to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners: What Teachers Can Do

By: Julie Duffield, Lisa Wahl

Some commonly available classroom technology can enhance teachers' ability to meet the diverse learning needs of their students. This Knowledge Brief explains how. more >

Price: $8.00 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2005
Order #: KN-05-01