Data+Driven+Decision-Making

=Overview = Using data in our schools is an important part of our jobs. But what tools allow me to collect the data most efficiently and effectively? During this session we will explore tools that can help collect data and ways to share the collected data with your staff.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will...
 * share a vision for digital teaching and learning in your school
 * explore google forms as a way to collect data
 * identify a need and create a google form to be used with your staff

=Why do we need data? =

=Top 10 uses of data in schools = ===1. Data can uncover problems  that might otherwise remain invisible. === ===2. Data can convince  people of the need for change. === ===3. Data can <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">confirm or discredit assumptions <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> about students and school practices. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">4. Data can get to the <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">root cause of problems <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">, pinpoint areas where change is most needed, and guide resource allocation. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">5. Data can help schools <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">evaluate program effectiveness <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> and keep the focus on student learning results. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">6. Data can <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">provide feedback <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> that teachers and administrators need to keep going and stay on course. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">7. Data can <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">prevent over-reliance <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> on standardized tests. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">8. Data can <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">prevent one-size-fits-all and quick solutions <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">9. Data can give schools the <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">ability to respond <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> to accountability questions. === ===<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">10. Data can build a <span class="bold" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;">culture <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: georgia,'times new roman',times,serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> of inquiry and continuous improvement. ===

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555544; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9px;">Nancy Love, 2000

=How are you using data to help with your technology planning?= Click here to complete this short survey.

= What other data collection tools could assist you with your digital initiative deployment? =
 * STNA
 * STNA-S
 * LOFTI

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.5;">What are Google Forms? =

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How are administrators using Google forms to collect data?

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Staff Development Needs]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Classroom Observations]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Office Referrals]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School Walk Throughs

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reflection =

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">How can you use Google Forms to collect data from your staff? On this padlet record your ideas.
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=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Your Task =

Getting to Know GoogleForms

 * ====Once you have decided on the content and educational focus of your Google Form, you are ready to build!====

Upon opening GoogleForms, you will be prompted to Title and choose the background design for your form. Fill in the required information and click "Ok."
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 * ==== Begin editing your quiz. Add a description, and start editing the first question. ==== ||  ||
 * ==== Add a question by selecting "Add Item" and the type of question you would like to add. The question types include: ====
 * ==== Text ====
 * ==== Paragraph ====
 * ==== Multiple Choice ====
 * ==== Checkboxes ====
 * ==== Choose from a list ====
 * ==== Scale ====
 * ==== Grid ====

You can also add a section header or page break to break-up a long quiz, survey, or test.
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 * ==== When you are happy with your Form, find the "Confirmation Page" block at the end of the page. ====

Fill in the "Confirmation Message" that will be send to individuals who complete the form.
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 * ==== To check and make sure students are responding to the quick, select "Summary of Responses." ==== || [[image:mhhspd/See reponses 2.png]] ||
 * ==== To view all responses, select "Choose Response Destination." ==== ||  ||
 * ==== Select "New Spreadsheet" and responses to the form will file into a spreadsheet saved and accessible in your GoogleDrive. ==== || [[image:mhhspd/get spreadsheet.jpg]] ||
 * ==== To view and send your live form, select "View Live Form." The Form's URL can be copied and pasted to send and share. ==== || [[image:mhhspd/get URL 2.png]] ||

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Additional Resources **
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;">[|Creating a Google Form]


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