Bambi Betts

The tide has shifted. Our schools are finally beginning to equate ‘effectiveness’ with the extent and
quality of student learning. Central to this important shift is the notion of using data as a basis for
improving learning. Genuine interest in raising learning standards, discovering what really works, and holding ourselves accountable for student learning are fueling our efforts to be more systematic about being data-driven.

Through a practical, interactive format, this workshop will explore:

Why should we collect data?
What kind of data is truly useful as a basis for improving student learning?
How can we create the most effective assessment tools to provide high quality data?
What evaluative tools offer the most usable data?

What are some key tools available for analyzing the data?
What practices work best for examining student work?
How can I best use the 'data' that comes from collaboratively examining student work?

Percentages of this workshop activity are:
10% Lecture
70% Hands on
20% Make and Take