The evaluation report is prepared by the Project TELL Evaluation team from SAMPI at Western Michigan University.  The Year 03 Evaluation Report includes a discussion of third-year activities; findings from surveys, interviews, site visits, observations, produce assessments, and review of student data; and discussion of challenges for the project.  It was prepared to inform staff, stakeholders, and funders of the progress of the project.  It has been prepared in accordance with expectations of the U.S. Department of Education.  Annual evaluation reports are prepared each year of the project through June 2004. 

For more information about the Project TELL Evaluation, contact lead evaluator:
Dr. Mark Jenness
SAMPI – Western Michigan University
Mallinson Institute for Science Education
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5442
Phone: 269-387-3791
jenness@wmich.edu
 
At the end of years three and four, external and internal Project TELL evaluators conducted an evaluation that included classroom observations and surveys.  The summary of this evaluation and the full evaluation report are accessible below.

Year 3 Evaluation Summary

Year 3 Full Evaluation Report

Year 4 Evaluation Summary
During the process of the third year evaluation, many stories about school and classroom uses of technology came to the fore.  The following vignettes summarize some of the most innovative uses.

Vignettes from year 3 classroom observations
 
Vignettes from year 4 classroom observations

Teachers in the Project TELL area were surveyed in 2001 about their use of technology in the classroom.  The following document is a directory of teachers and their ideas for using technology to support their curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom operations.

Technology tips gleaned from teachers