California LearningResource NetworkCalifornia LearningResource Network

Bridget FosterPresentation to Software Publishers

July 31, 2000

Bridget FosterPresentation to Software Publishers

July 31, 2000

BackgroundBackground

• AB1761 (Sweeney, 1998) required the California Department of Education to administer statewide education technology services

• These services are to be those “that are more efficiently and effectively provided on a statewide basis.”

SETSSETS• Learning Resources• Professional Development and

Resources for District and Site Administrators

• Arranging Discount Pricing and Coordinating Purchasing of State Licenses

• Professional Development and Resources for Technology Support Staff

PurposePurpose

Provide a “one-stop shop” for the identification of electronic learning resources that are aligned to standards and linked to lessons.

DeliverablesDeliverables

• Standards aligned Electronic Learning Resources Evaluation System

• Links to online standards-based learning units/lessons

• Web Site serves as a promotional center for SETS

ResourcesResources

Identify, review and align to standards:

• Video

• Software

• Online learning experiences

• Internet

LessonsLessons

Identify, adapt, or develop:• Standards aligned• Framework aligned• technology enhanced• linked to resources

Subject AreasSubject Areas

• English-Language Arts

• Mathematics

• History-Social Science

• Science

• Additional areas as funding permits

PartnersPartners• Humboldt COE

• Kern COE

• Kings COE

• Sacramento COE

• San Bernardino COE

• San Diego COE

What Is Different?What Is Different?• State Board of Education approved:

– Criteria

• Curriculum Commission – Review process– Reviewer selection process– Reviewer training process

• No rating system• User Interface/profiling system• Communication/feedback systems

TimelineTimeline

• August 11– Criteria to Advisory Committee for approval

• September 21– Criteria to Curriculum Commission for

approval

• October– Criteria to State Board of Education for

approval

Web Site

Web SiteWeb Site

– Customization feature, which will create a personalized CLRN home page for each user.

– Various Interactive Search Functions including Search and Browse features

– Collaboration component, email notification systems, and a wide range of user feedback mechanisms designed to help determine future needs of California educators

– Information: SETS, Conferences, Professional Development, Funding, Curriculum

Browse / Advanced Search

CLRN WebsiteCLRN Website

Quick Search

CommunicationCommunication

• Email via subscription

• Chat

• listserve

• Calendar

• conferencing

How Educators Will Use CLRNHow Educators Will Use CLRN

• Customizable: Teachers log into the site with a User ID and Password

• Electronic Learning Resource (ELR) reviews will be available to teachers by subject, browse and search features

• Content specific sections

Search Features Search Features

• Standards Search• Search using grade, subject, strand and standard

• Simple Search• Keyword only (on home page)

• Basic Search• Subject, grade, keyword

• Advanced Search• Search using fields in Review Database

Sample Basic SearchSample Basic Search

What type of electronic learning resource do you want?

Click on an item in each list below to search our database of reviewed electronic learning resources. You may also add a key word to your search.

SUBJECT

Any

Reading/Language Arts

Math

Science

History

GRADE

Any

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

KEY WORD (optional):

SEARCH NOW

Sample Basic SearchSample Basic Search

What type of electronic learning resource do you want?

Click on an item in each list below to search our database of reviewed electronic learning resources. You may also add a key word to your search.

SUBJECT

Any

Reading/Language Arts

Math

Science

History

GRADE

Any

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

KEY WORD (optional):

SEARCH NOW

fractions

Resource Standards Version Grade Media Res. Type URL

X Cyberstep CD-ROM Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 3 4,5 CD-ROM Tutorial http://www.cyberstep.org

X The Study Place Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 4 3-6 Web Tutorial http://www.thestudyplace.org

X Smart Student Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.5 4 CD-ROM Tutorial

X Math Wizard Number sense 1.3,1.4,1.5,2.1,2.2 1 3-5 Video Reference http://wizardsoft.com

Microsmart Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1,2.2 9 4 DVD Tutorial http://www.microsmart.org

X Tutor in a Box Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 8.7 4 Other Reference http://www.yourtutor.com

X Teacher's Pet Number sense 1.1, 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 3.2 3-5 Floppy Tutorial

X Teaching Assistant Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.5 4 Web Tutorial http://www.teachusoft.com

My Tutor Number sense 1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 7 4 CD-ROM Reference http://tutorville.com

Profile Information

Your search found 9 resources with the key word fractions, for 4th grade math and requiring average computer skills.

Search ResultsSearch Results

Click to access record detail

Select items you would like to compare for side-by-side comparison

Sample Comparison ResultsSample Comparison Results

Below are the resources you selected to compare.

Name of Resource xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx

CyberstepCD-ROM

The Study Place

Smart Student

Math Wizard

Tutor in a Box

Teacher's Pet

My Tutor

Name of Resource xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx

CyberstepCD-ROM

The Study Place

Smart Student

Math Wizard

Tutor in a Box

Teacher's Pet

My Tutor

Item 5

Item 3 Item 1 Item 2

Item 4

NEW BASIC SEARCH

ADVANCED SEARCH

STANDARDS SEARCH

Click to access complete profile / review

Publisher LoginPublisher Login

Publisher LoginWelcome to the Publishers Sectionof CLRN! Please log in below.

Publisher ID

Password

eduhouse

********

Publishers will be able to:Publishers will be able to:

• Update publisher information

• Submit new ELR profiles at any time

• Confirm accuracy of reviews and submit suggested corrections before posting

• Update factual data of ELR profile

• Easily access your own reviews of Electronic Learning Resources

Criteria

Criteria DevelopmentCriteria Development• Review K-8 adoption criteria, determine which

components apply to technology based supplementary materials.

• Review of existing technology evaluation criteria used by other states and agencies.

• Completion and review of matrix; gap analysis and development of additional criteria components.

• Input: management team, advisory committee, publishers

• Discussion and refinement by the CLRN Advisory Committee Review.

Adoption Criteria CorrelationAdoption Criteria Correlation

• Matching of adoption criteria statements to CLRN statements

• Presentation in matrix form

• Direct correlation

• www.clrn.org/criteria

Criteria DocumentCriteria Document

• Profile• Abstract• Instructional Design • Technology Specific Features• Instructional Integration Support• Instructional Lessons/Units• Universal Access• Legal Compliance• Content Standards Match

Reviewers SelectionReviewers Selection

• Gather expert input for selection criteria

• Design application and selection process

• Search for reviews statewide

• Select reviewers

• Training process

Submission Process

Publisher Submission Process   Publisher Submission Process  

1. Complete online submission forms at: http://clrn.org/publishers – electronic learning resource profile– electronic learning resource abstract– electronic learning resource match to

California standards 

Sample ELR ProfileSample ELR Profile

Sample Profile Continuedhttp://www.clrn.org/criteria

Sample Profile Continuedhttp://www.clrn.org/criteria

Sample ELR AbstractSample ELR Abstract

Publisher Submission Process  Publisher Submission Process  

2. Mail Two Copies Of Your Electronic Learning Resource To CLRN Shipping And Receiving At:

 CLRNStanislaus County Office of Education917 Oakdale RoadModesto, Ca 95355

Publisher Submission Process Publisher Submission Process

3.     Receive notification of scheduled review date(s)

Electronic Learning Resource (ELR) Review ProcessElectronic Learning Resource (ELR) Review Process

Review date scheduled

ELR evaluation byCLRN reviewers

Review editedonline by CLRN

editor

Publisher notified andgiven password access toview draft review online

Publisher checks factual accuracy of Review and

submits corrections

CLRN editsReview published

online

Publisher submitssoftware or

resource

Publisher completessubmission material

online

CLRN invites publisherto submit ELR or

publisher requestsreview from CLRN

Review goeslive

CLRN Review Process CLRN Review Process

1. Publishers submit resources to CLRN

2. Resource is scheduled for the next available review date and sent to partner county office in charge of that curricular area. 

CLRN Review ProcessCLRN Review Process

3.       Resource Is Reviewed By A Team Of Three CLRN Trained Reviewers

Legal Compliance Review

Standards Match Verified

Criteria Applied

Abstract Verified And Edited

CLRN Review ProcessCLRN Review Process

• If resource MEETS minimum requirements it is prepared for web site posting

• Complete review information will be sent to the publisher

• The publisher has 7 days to respond to the results

• The review is posted on the CLRN web site

• If resource DOES NOT MEET minimum requirements

• Complete review information will be sent to the publisher with suggestions for improvement

• Publisher can revise the resource and re-submit as appropriate

Future DevelopmentFuture Development

• Additional Publisher meetings

• Expand resources reviewed

Publisher InputPublisher Input

• SIIA points:– Subjective Review – Rating scale– Finding Qualified Reviewers– Submission Process – Nature of Technology