University of Connecticut Teachers For a New Era Project

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University of Connecticut Teachers For a New Era
Project

• TNE-Neag Database

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Where we were
SPSS Files
Office of Institutional Research
Student course records

• un-linked data stored in multiple locations, in
  various formats

Excel Files
Individual Faculty Records
Microsoft Access tables
Paper-based data collection
Clinic placements
Registrar
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Where we are

• transitioning between old, sporadic data
  collection techniques

to one central, complete database.
We are expanding our database efforts to include
information provided by the Connecticut State
Department of Education including teachers
BEST scores and K-12 pupil data.
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The New TNE-Neag Database

• Single Oracle server holds information for
  individuals automatically

through multiple user-friendly interfaces
accessed through the World Wide Web.
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What information is stored in the TNE-Neag
Database?
How accurate is the data?
Ultimate Goal To have all Neag School of
Education data stored in one central location on
the Oracle server.

• Student admission information
• Clinic placement records
• Testing records
• E-portfolios
• Post-graduate employment and address
• Internship/Inquiry project
• Survey data

• TNE and Neag have implemented advanced software
  to ensure
• Unique Identifier assigned by University
  PeopleSoft System
• Data is verified upon entry
• Cross-checking data is constant
• Human error is kept at a minimum

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With so much information, how is the database
designed?

• The TNE-Neag database is broken down into several
  manageable modules.

Each module is built piece by piece, data can be
entered from multiple locations.
Information can then be extracted about
individuals to produce clean, streamline,
accurate reports.
Each new item of information is linked to an
individual identified by a unique number,
assigned by the University PeopleSoft system.
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How do we view the data?
Biographical
Academic
Academic detail
Post Graduate
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Where were going

• Complete web-based data collection and analysis
• All user interaction through web browsers
• Ability to follow students from entering
  university through entire teaching career
• Building a relationship with Connecticut school
  systems, allowing researchers and policy makers
  access to anonymous data regarding both teachers
  and pupils
• Forging our partnership with the Connecticut
  State Department of Education to develop a
  state-wide database linking teachers to pupil
  performance
• For TNE, UConn, Connecticut Schools, Connecticut
  Educators,
• and most importantly, Connecticuts students.

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University of ConnecticutTNE-Neag Database