Research
- GenYES
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GenYES Research
History
GenYES is one of most researched educational technology models in the United States. Since the start of the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant (TICG) in 1996 up to the current day, independent evaluations have consistently shown the power of the GenYES model to improve technology integration in schools.
Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (NWREL) data & reports
Twelve years of data collected by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) from the nationwide GenYES project indicates:
GenYES vs. non-GenYES
Math & Reading improvement
"...the program is an effective alternative for schools wishing to integrate technology into their regular curriculum and increase their use of project-based, student-centered learning practices. The model provides individualized support for educators who wish to increase their use of technology without becoming distracted from the essence of their jobs -- building and delivering effective curriculum units and lesson plans."
The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) standardized test
The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is a primary and secondary education standardized test used in Texas to assess required student academic skills.
The final Target grant report compared the difference in TAKS test scores of the GenYES schools participating in this grant to statewide scores for the school years 2004/05 to 2005/06 (the third and final year of the grant). This data is summarized to the left.
Download the entire Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) report in PDF format to the right.
Statistics from the National & Regional Survey
92% GenYES partner-teachers considered projects high quality, and reported using them in their regular classes
- 99% agree GenYES is a good method for providing support and assistance to teachers as they integrate technology into their classes.
- 89% agree that they learned more about technology through GenYES.
- 99% want to work with a GenYES student next year.
- 3 in 5 teachers where GenYES was implemented are more comfortable integrating technology into their curriculum.
84% of GenYES students and STLs agree that GenYES was a good experience.
- 86% will use skills they learned in GenYES to help other students with technology in the future.
- 83% will use skills they learned in GenYES to help them get into college.
- 91% have better technology skills and higher self esteem after GenYES
More research
We have several other studies and reports that have been done on our program. We’ve done interviews, conducted surveys, and pulled data from our Reporting system integrated into GenYES 3.0. You can find this data in the PDFs available for download below, along with the extended data from the reports mentioned above.
TechYES Research
HistoryTechYES was designed based on the latest research about how students learn to use real technology. Generation YES is at the forefront of creating resources for schools looking for authentic, project-based technology learning for students - backed up with reliable assessment.
Statistics from the Verizon CLTP Evaluation
TechYES Facilitators- Almost all TechYES Facilitators agreed TechYES is an effective strategy for bridging the digital divide
- 90% agreed the TechYES program improved the school-wide use of technology
- 89% think students learned more about core curriculum subjects than they would have if TechYES wasn't implemented
- 92% agreed that the TechYES website provided valuable resources for them.
- Facilitators reported a significant improvement in their own abilities to teach technology and use project-based, collaborative methods.
Verizon CLTP Evaluation Summary - "Evaluation Highlights" section
TechYES Student Technology Leaders (STLs)
85% of STLs say they use technology more for homework and school projects after doing TechYES.
- 93% of STLs believe TechYES should be continued the next year at their school.
- STLs showed statistically significant improvement in their own skills in technology, tutoring, project/student evaluation, and leadership due to the TechYES program.
- 76% of STLs met with students at least once a week.
Verizon CLTP Evaluation
Other statistics
- Teachers agreed (97%) that TechYES helped bridge the digital divide in their primarily Hispanic and Southeast Asian schools.
- TechYES is a good way to ensure students are technology literate. Agree - Teachers (100%), Peer Mentors (STLs; 91%), and TechYES students (84%).
Verizon CLTP evaluation
Data taken from the TechYES National Report
Data taken from the TechYES Verizon Evaluation
