Rapid Cycle Evaluations (IMPACT)

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How do I know what type of RCE report to run?

In order to complete an IMPACT Analysis, an excellent research question should be created. What makes a strong research question? This article walks you through each of the components of a compelling research question in order to make the best decisions about how your district's edtech supports student outcomes.

Updated by Mary Styers

What data files do I need?

Data that you're already collecting or planning to collect provides the answer to the research question(s). One piece of data will not answer the entire research question. Instead, different data answers different parts of the question.

Updated by Mary Styers

How do I get my data files ready for RCE with IMPACT?

We know you’ve done a lot of hard work to make it to this point. You’ve formulated research goals, tracked down data, and so on. We promise your research reward is just around the corner! In the mean…

Updated by Mary Styers

IMPACT Analysis: Review Findings (Step 5)

Once your IMPACT analysis is complete, it’s time to review the analysis and consider the findings. LearnPlatform’s experienced team can interpret the findings with you. See also Running IMPACT Analys…

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IMPACT Analysis: Share and Decide (Step 6)

After interpreting the findings, it is time to share your findings with colleagues and make decisions on next steps. You can add comments or notes to each chart included in your RCE report then share…

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The Value of Rapid Cycle Evaluations (RCE) with IMPACT™

More and more, people are searching for evidence to inform their decisions regarding effective edtech. How can you be confident that a product benefits your students? LearnPlatform allows you to cond…

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Requesting Usage Data for Running Rapid-cycle Evaluations

Getting Data From Providers (General Talking Points). Understanding What's Working and Driving Improvement. Our district works with LearnPlatform to manage and evaluate our edtech. They support us in…

Updated by Alex Alberti

Rapid-cycle Evaluation Setup Wizard

Rapid-cycle Evaluation Setup Wizard . The Rapid-cycle Evaluation (RCE) Setup Wizard gives step-by-step guidance to administrators in selecting RCE goals, products to evaluate, outcomes to measure, an…

Updated by Alex Alberti

What is a Cost Analysis in IMPACT™?

Rapid Cycle Evaluation with IMPACT™ can reveal many insights about the usage and effectiveness of your edtech products including the identification of potential cost savings. Specifically, it can hel…

Updated by Mary Styers

What is the RCE Data Rating System?

Outlines the RCE Data Rating rubric, the rating process and the purpose of the ratings. It is meant to help districts prioritize product evaluations and inform their research agenda. RCE Data Ratings are subject to change over time.

Updated by Sarah Cornelius

Research and Analysis Terminology

Baseline Equivalence. The extent to which two or more groups (e.g., treatment/intervention and comparison groups) are similar in characteristics at the start of study for the purpose of comparing the…

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