Help meet the personalized needs of all students

The following success stories, case studies, research, and evaluation reports support this vision statement.

Brave New World of Education: Personalized Adaptive Learning Tools Promises Adaptive Learning Tools Promises One-on-One Tutoring for All Students
K20 - Report
The authors discuss "adaptive learning", a term used to describe interactive, digital and web-based software programs as a means for real-time tracking of individual student's current and changing state of knowledge on a given subject. These programs incorporate and are continually updated as pedagogical advances are made in any given field. The authors highlight and site research suppoting three of McGraw-Hill's adaptive programs - LearnSmart, Power of U, and ALEKS®. These showcase adaptive learning technologies with proven, research-based content, high-quality instructional design, and assessment capabilities to deliver personalized learning systems. As software technologies continue to develop, it may soon be possible to provide all students at all levels of education with the adaptive learning tools that provide virtually the same service as a human tutor at a much lower cost.

Change in Standardized Test Scores in Response to an Individualized Math Intervention
K-12 Education - Research
Conducted by members from University of California, Irvine, Orange County Department of Education, California State University, Fullerton, and MIND Research Institute, Santa Ana
Using a within-school randomized design, this study reports the effect of ST Math, a spatially-driven individualized math software, on standardized math test scores in elementary grades. Analyses reveal a significant effect of ST Math on student math scores, especially for those students who begin the study below math proficiency, and on average, brings under-proficient third grade students past the proficiency cut-point by their second year of the program. (Summary, Findings)

An Efficacy Study of READ180; A Print and Electronic Adaptive Intervention Program Grades 4 and Above
K-12 Education - Research
Sponsored by the Council of Great City Schools. Conducted by Interactive, Inc.; January 2002
This quasi-experimental study examines the effects on reading achievement of Scholastic Inc.'s READ 180, a print and electronic adaptive intervention program for grades 4 and above. For this study, the Council for Great City Schools helped identify seven different school districts with low-performing middle school students for the 2000/2001 school year. For all READ 180 students in three districts- Boston, Houston, and Dallas-that provided test scores, the difference in growth on the SAT-9 between the treatment and control groups is statistically significant in favor of the students in the READ 180. In Columbus, the difference is also statistically significant and in favor of the students in the READ 180 classes. The differences in growth in Columbus rise to the level of considerable educational significance. Each school established two READ 180 classrooms to serve a total of 120 students (four classes of 15 students in each of the two classrooms). The lowest 320 students were randomly assigned to a READ 180 class or the control group, but no students with a reading grade equivalent lower than 1.5 were to be placed in READ 180 classes.

Technology-Enriched Classrooms: Effects on Students of Low Socioeconomic Status
K-12 Education - Research
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, Volume 34 (2). Conducted by M.Page. 2002.
The study randomly assigned 211 students of low socioeconomic status and various ability levels from five Louisiana elementary schools to either treatment or control groups. Treatment classrooms included a variety of technology hardware and software, while control classrooms did not. Students in the treatment group showed statistically significant differences in mathematics achievement, composite self-esteem, school self-esteem, and general self-esteem. Analysis of reading scores revealed no significant differences between groups.

Digital Course Solution Improves Student Success and Increases Student Retention
Postesecondary - Multiple Case Studies
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Multiple case studies (Bunker Hill Community College, University of Southern Indiana) illustrate the use and effectiveness of Connect® Anatomy & Physiology.

Implementing digital individual development planning in teacher education: the challenges of communication in relation to the development of ICT-supported methods
Postsecondary- Research
Technology, Pedagogy and Education, Volume 18(2). Carina Granbert. 2009.
This paper presents a study of the experiences of a group of teacher educators during the 2006-2007 academic year, when they participated in a project to try out and implement digital individual development planning in a teacher education faculty at a Swedish university. They shared their experiences of the project and how they viewed their roles in the implementation process through individual narrative interviews.

Student Teachers' Intentions and Actions on Integrating Technology into Their Classrooms during Student Teaching: A Singapore Study
Postsecondary- Research
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, Volume 42 (2). Conducted by D. Choy, A. Wong, and P. Gao. 2010.
The purpose of the study is to explore student teachers' intentions and actions in technology integration in their classrooms. A postgraduate teacher education cohort of 118 Singapore student teachers participated in the study. Qualitative findings from 10 purposefully selected participants showed consistency with the quantitative results. The results of the study helped to better exemplify the student teachers' intentions and their actions in integrating technology into their classrooms. (This is a paid product for non-ISTE members at $5)

A Meta-analysis of the Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction in Science Education
K-20- Research
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, Volume 34 (2). Conducted by S. Bayraktar. 2002
This meta-analysis examined the efficacy of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on secondary and college science student achievement in comparison to traditional instruction. The study found that a typical CAI using student's science performance increased from the 50th to the 62nd percentile. The study also found that CAI effectiveness was related to student-to-computer ratio, CAI mode, and treatment duration. This meta-study included experimental and quasi-experimental studies comparing the achievement of students who were taught science with a form of CAI and students who were taught science with traditional instruction. Read more (This is a paid product for non-ISTE members at $5)

Funding Opportunities for Higher Education Institutions: Using Title III HEA Funds, Fayetteville State University Partners with Scantron to Expand Assessments to Improve the Student Experience, Support Student Success and Meet Strategic Goals
Postsecondary - Research
Written by Julie Fulgham, Scantron. 2011.
Efforts are underway at numerous higher education institutions to meet both national and state accountability challenges to: (1) produce more graduates, (2) raise national rankings, and (3) increase student learning outcomes. To meet these challenges, many institutions are recognizing the value of student information to help identify potential areas for improvement. Read a case study focusing on how Fayetteville State University's Office of Institutional Research provides a broad range of comprehensive assessment services that ensure student access, promote student and faculty development, facilitate learning, and ultimately support student success.

Success Stories: Profiles of Pearson Technology Users - MyCompLab™
Postesecondary - Multiple Case Studies
Produced by Pearson
Multiple case studies (Brigham Young University, Hillsborough Community College, North Carolina Central University, and Texas A&M International University) illustrate the use of Pearson's MyCompLab™, a solution that empowers student writers and facilitates writing instruction by integrating a composing space and ePortfolio with resources and tools.