Topic: Distance Learning

Distance learning evolved from instruction delivered via satellite to online learning to video streamed through mobile technologies. Rockman researchers have been investigating distance learning through a good part of that evolution — from online professional development of teachers and service providers to individual tutorials and instructional programs. The efforts have included interface and usability studies as well as assessments of impact. REA has also undertaken market research for several providers of online learning initiatives.

Animation Program The goal of the ACME Network’s ACME Animation program is to create a permanent continuum for skill development, school achievement, and career success in art and animation for diverse and economically disadvantaged youth and young adults. REA served as the evaluator this program. more» Client: The ACME Network Funding Agency: The ACME Network Topic: Instructional Materials/Programs, Informal Learning, Web Sites, Distance Learning

Behavioral Interventions in Autism (BIA) The University of Massachusetts (UMass) developed a series of four Web-based courses (BIA: Behavioral Intervention in Autism) to train people to work with children with autism. more» Client: University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Topic: Professional Development, Distance Learning

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration: Vistas Project REA completed a two-year study of the Lake Coastal Waters Project, a partnership with schools in the Lake Coastal Waters of northern Indiana funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Rockman also completed a study of the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)/Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Career Development Project, an initiative that engaged students in four Indianapolis Middle Schools in career inquiry and exploration. more» Client: Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) Funding Agency: Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) Topic: Assessment, Instructional Materials/Programs, Community Outreach, Technology and Education, Distance Learning

Community Skills Mentor (CSM) Project Rockman et al served as the external evaluator for the University of Massachusetts' (UMass) Community Skills Mentor Project, an online course for supervisors of direct service providers who work with people with disabilities. more» Client: University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Topic: Professional Development, Distance Learning

Connected University Rockman et al served as the external evaluator for Connected University, Classroom Connect's online professional development initiative. more» Client: Classroom Connect Funding Agency: Classroom Connect Topic: Professional Development, Distance Learning

Critical Choices Rockman et al worked in conjunction with an internal evaluator at Northern Illinois University to evaluate the development of an online program to teach soft skills (time management, conflict resolution, professional behavior, etc.) to unemployed and underemployed individuals... more» Client: Northern Illinois University Funding Agency: U.S. Government: Learning Anytime, Anywhere Program Topic: Informal Learning, Web Sites, Technology and Education, Distance Learning

e-Learning Network: Learning Anytime, Anywhere! The e-Learning Network Project developed a basic networking curriculum (Information Technology Fundamentals) and revised and disseminated a training program in CCNA and CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Associate and Professional). more» Client: Arizona State University Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education: FIPSE LAAP Grant Topic: Technology and Education, Distance Learning

Early Intervention (EI) Online The purpose of this project was to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate Internet-Based Early Intervention (EI) Training as a five-course continuing education and development distance-learning program for EI providers who serve children with developmental disabilities, special health care needs, and their families. more» Client: University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School Funding Agency: Topic: Professional Development, Distance Learning

Educational Development for Planning and Conducting Evaluations (ED PACE) The Educational Development for Planning and Conducting Evaluations (ED PACE) was a three-year research project funded by the U.S. Department of Education to develop, implement, and refine a set of research tools and methods that would enable project personnel at the state and local level to compare student outcomes and achievement data using a quasi-experimental design. more» Client: West Virginia Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education (ED): Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Topic: Technology and Education, Distance Learning

Staff Development Study In 1999, APEX was considering entering the arena of online educational professional development, credentialing, and certification in collaboration with several institutional partners. APEX needed to define its market, identify the features and attributes of its offerings, position its courses and services against a growing set of competitors, and explore the pricing, marketing, and distribution of the products to teachers and school administrators. more» Client: Apex Learning Funding Agency: Apex Learning Topic: Professional Development, Distance Learning, Informational Media

Star Schools This project will harness, test, and measure the use of emerging mobile technologies to create the next generation of computer-supported Supplemental Education Services (SES). Catapult Learning’s online service, Catapult Online, is specifically designed to address the needs of underserved rural students in middle and high schools via real time one-on-one tutoring. The evaluation activities under the grant will measure the effectiveness of Catapult Online’s SES intervention on students' achievement, including formative and summative evaluation of online student assessment instruments, new online content, delivery mechanism, and the assessment of enhanced parental communication via mobile technology. more» Client: Catapult/Educate, Inc. Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education (ED): Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Topic: Distance Learning