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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