California Learning Resource Network Bridget Foster Presentation to Software Publishers July 31, 2000 Bridget Foster Presentation to Software Publishers July 31, 2000

Background 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.”

SETS 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

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

Deliverables Standards aligned Electronic Learning Resources Evaluation System Links to online standards-based learning units/lessons Web Site serves as a promotional center for SETS

Resources Identify, review and align to standards: Video Software Online learning experiences Internet

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

Subject Areas English-Language Arts Mathematics History-Social Science Science Additional areas as funding permits

Partners Humboldt COE Kern COE Kings COE Sacramento COE San Bernardino COE San Diego COE

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

Timeline 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

–Customization feature, which will create a personalized CLRN home page for each user. –Various Interactive Search Functions including Search and Browse features –Collaboration component, 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 Website Quick Search

Communication via subscription Chat listserve Calendar conferencing

How 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 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 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 KEY WORD (optional): SEARCH NOW

Sample 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 KEY WORD (optional): SEARCH NOW fractions

Your search found 9 resources with the key word fractions, for 4th grade math and requiring average computer skills. Search Results Click to access record detail Select items you would like to compare for side-by-side comparison

Sample Comparison Results Below are the resources you selected to compare. NEW BASIC SEARCH ADVANCED SEARCH STANDARDS SEARCH Click to access complete profile / review

Publisher Login Welcome to the Publishers Section of CLRN! Please log in below. Publisher ID Password eduhouse ********

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 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 Correlation Matching of adoption criteria statements to CLRN statements Presentation in matrix form Direct correlation

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

Reviewers 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 1.Complete online submission forms at: –electronic learning resource profile –electronic learning resource abstract –electronic learning resource match to California standards

Sample ELR Profile

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Sample ELR Abstract

Publisher Submission Process 2. Mail Two Copies Of Your Electronic Learning Resource To CLRN Shipping And Receiving At: CLRN Stanislaus County Office of Education 917 Oakdale Road Modesto, Ca 95355

Publisher Submission Process 3. Receive notification of scheduled review date(s)

Electronic Learning Resource (ELR) Review Process Review date scheduled ELR evaluation by CLRN reviewers Review edited online by CLRN editor Publisher notified and given password access to view draft review online Publisher checks factual accuracy of Review and submits corrections CLRN edits Review published online Publisher submits software or resource Publisher completes submission material online CLRN invites publisher to submit ELR or publisher requests review from CLRN Review goes live

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 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 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 Development Additional Publisher meetings Expand resources reviewed

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