Paul Dyson Presentation

This document discusses measuring the impact of technology usage in education. It suggests tracking detailed usage reports from the virtual learning environment (VLE) and other educational technologies. These reports could provide information on computer usage, e-book usage, wireless network usage, and staff development activities. Analyzing these usage data along with user surveys could help evaluate what areas are doing well and which need improvement. However, precisely measuring the impact of technologies on learning outcomes is challenging, as it involves qualitative judgments not easily connected to hard measurements. The document questions whether focusing too much on measuring impact could shift the focus from learner-centered pedagogy to business metrics.Read less