Data-driven teachersData-driven decision-making (DDDM) is a system of teaching and management practices that gets better information about students into the hands of classroom teachers. Are you struggling with data-driven decision-making? Do you wish you had better training in data-driven instructional practices? Dr. Scott McLeod, Director of the School Technology Leadership Initiative (STLI) at the University of Minnesota, has created a white paper that outlines the basic competencies needed for effective data-driven instruction.  White paper: Data-driven teachers
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Get Office file viewers These competencies also are available as a table and can be used as a framework to guide professional development for teachers. Table: Essential competencies for data-driven teachers
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Microsoft Word Document Get Office file viewers Technology tools for data-driven teachersEducators who engage in data-driven decision-making evaluate educational practices in light of their direct impacts on student learning. Does your organization use technology effectively to capture and analyze data to improve teaching and student performance? This white paper describes a variety of technology tools that can be used for summative and formative data collection and analysis. Dr. McLeod provides an overview of data management and analysis systems, with links to free tools and templates that educators can use immediately. Technology Tools for Data-Driven Teachers
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