The Research Design Studio assisted with the evaluation of the Ball State SUBMIT program, an incentive for faculty to pursue external grants. Learn more about this effort via the link below to the Ball State Communications Center: https://commcenter.bsu.edu/message/sponsored-projects-submit-program-changes
RDS is starting a supportive project with a faculty member in TC who is developing a measure to explore the influence of parent empowerment in schools.
Examining the impact of changing space on student perceptions, behaviors, and achievement as well as the level of interactions experienced among students and instructors in revised instructional settings is the focus of the program of study. Supporting innovative work at the university by providing strategies to more effectively document changes in the learning context is […]
In an evaluative capacity, RDS is providing research design and statistical support for several school districts implementing a randomized control design study examining the literacy and language gains for students using an established technology support tool. The study also examines the differential impact of the program materials for students with limited english proficiency.
Working with faculty from one of the departments at BSU, the RDS support team has been helping navigate the evaluative study of how making significant instructional changes to a required program course is impacting the professional growth of their students. Support with IRB clearance, study materials, and statistical expertise are all provided in this study- […]
Research on the impact of school leadership qualities has led to a widespread study examining the roles of several aspects of individual and institutional leadership quantities and how those impact overall school success and thriving. Merging large dataset information on student achievement with fine-grained information on actual individual qualifications is promoting a next-step investigation into […]
In this project, the RDS team led by Monica Heller has been working with another institution to identify characteristics and skills that both facilitate and hamper optimal performance in their first year of study. The work has led to revisions to first year experiences as well as identification strategies to highlight those students who need […]
