Improving Student Outcomes: Using Causal Analysis To Determine Which Interventions Actually Work

Date: November 4 ~ 3:00-4:30pm (Eastern)
Type: online webinar

Info:
With the proliferation of interventions in all levels of education, it is imperative to know which interventions actually work to improve student outcomes. As such, it is also important for administrators and instructors alike to know the fundamental concepts of causal analysis, or studies that help determine whether an intervention is actually causing outcomes to improve over time.

This webinar will introduce participants to the basic concepts of experimental design, with a focus on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental methods, such as difference-in-differences and regression discontinuity designs. We will also discuss the concept of matched comparison designs using propensity scores. This webinar is an introduction to the fundamentals of causal analysis and is appropriate for anyone interested in knowing more about cause and effect. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how causal analysis can be used to improve student outcomes on their campus. 

Goals:
* Understand how to use causal analysis to assess interventions and improve student outcomes
* Learn the basic concepts of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and why they are considered to be the “gold standard” of causal analysis
* Understand the difference between levels of assignment to treatment and comparison conditions, as well as levels of inference
* Discuss other options for running a causal analysis study if RCTs are not possible
* Discover the importance of measuring baseline equivalence in non-RCT studies

Web address: http://www.innovativeeducators.org/Improving-Student-Outcomes-Using-Causal-Analysis-p/3251.htm

Webinar: Faculty As Teachers & Mentors

How To Build A Student-Focused Culture & Increase Retention

Type: Webinar

February 12^th, 2014

Location: United States of America

We will provide a set of proven strategies designed to build a student-focused culture throughout the entire institution. The strategies introduced may be implemented at your institution to guarantee quality interactions between faculty & students. 

Website: http://www.innovativeeducators.org/product_p/2101.htm

Connections 2014-Student Learning Assessment

Connections 2014

Closing the Loop: More Than a Metaphor

March 3-5, 2014

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

901 Prices Fork Road

Blacksburg, VA 24061 

 You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Connections Conference on Higher Education Assessment hosted by Virginia Tech and Weave. 

The Connections 2014 Conference aims to add meaning to the metaphor, "Closing the Loop". Too often, the final step of the assessment process gets less attention in the rush to complete one assessment project and move onto another. Connections 2014 will showcase sessions from institutions that have successfully utilized the assessment cycle to make well-informed, strategic decisions designed to improve student learning or the learning environment.

This is a small interactive conference with only 200 registrations, so space is  limited. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Click Here to learn more and to register for Connections 2014!