The Power of Technology: Statistical Tools for Finding Answers to Student Achievement Questions

The author discusses the use of technology in helping educators manage and lead learning with precision. With the proper framework in place, however, today's technology can make possible this daunting task of both leading and managing students and standards. This is true for the teacher with more than 100 students and the administrator responsible for 5,000 students. Before technology can be used to its fullest potential, the school district must have in place a solid base of non-technology-related structures, such as clear standards and expectations, a comprehensive assessment plan and professional development. With a solid assessment process and the requisite technology in place, school leaders will be able to find a definitive answer to questions they could only guess about before. (Contains 2 endnotes and a list of resources.)