BrightBytes Analytics
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Brightbytes is a research-based online platform that helps schools determine the impact of their technologies on student learning.
Through a partnership with Iowa’s AEAs, public districts and non-public schools throughout Iowa have access to a unique product called BrightBytes, which provides a quick, no-cost way for districts and schools to measure the results of their technology use and to receive a customized plan for improvement. With BrightBytes, districts and schools are able to see a simple, data-driven view into technology use and its impact on learning outcomes. |
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Links for more information: BrightBytes Features:
- Quickly and easily gathers data about technology use in your schools
- Analyzes that data in a research-based framework
- Delivers customized plans to each school that improve outcomes
- Helps you implement those plans and measure the result
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is BrightBytes?
BrightBytes is an online software platform that saves you time and money by measuring whether technology programs are impacting student learning, and then delivering easy-to-use, customized technology plans for you. BrightByte's proprietary CASE framework outlines the essential factors that schools need to improve learning through the use of technology.
Q. Who can use BrightBytes analytics?
All schools in Iowa have access to BrightBytes.
Q. How does it work?
First, the platform gathers student and teacher response data. Second, it converts this data into dashboards with visual displays that pinpoint next steps. Third, it creates a customized technology report for each school that details solutions to challenges, including implementation plans.
Q. How is the data analyzed?
Bright Bytes provides a customized CASE Technology Report for each school.The report focuses on 4 key areas - Classroom, Access, Skills, and Environment or CASE. Schools receive a score in each of these areas.
Q. How can you use your score?
Schools can use their scores to measure progress over time. School scores can also determine solutions and implementation plans.
Q. How else is this helpful to me?
Schools can: 1) use their data and reports to meet federal, state and grant reporting requirements; 2) pull information directly from their data and CASE reports for technology plans; 3) identify professional development needs; and 4) make the case for additional resources in the technology area.
Q. How much does it cost?
BrightBytes subscriptions for our schools have been purchased by Iowa's AEAs.
Q. What is BrightBytes?
BrightBytes is an online software platform that saves you time and money by measuring whether technology programs are impacting student learning, and then delivering easy-to-use, customized technology plans for you. BrightByte's proprietary CASE framework outlines the essential factors that schools need to improve learning through the use of technology.
Q. Who can use BrightBytes analytics?
All schools in Iowa have access to BrightBytes.
Q. How does it work?
First, the platform gathers student and teacher response data. Second, it converts this data into dashboards with visual displays that pinpoint next steps. Third, it creates a customized technology report for each school that details solutions to challenges, including implementation plans.
Q. How is the data analyzed?
Bright Bytes provides a customized CASE Technology Report for each school.The report focuses on 4 key areas - Classroom, Access, Skills, and Environment or CASE. Schools receive a score in each of these areas.
Q. How can you use your score?
Schools can use their scores to measure progress over time. School scores can also determine solutions and implementation plans.
Q. How else is this helpful to me?
Schools can: 1) use their data and reports to meet federal, state and grant reporting requirements; 2) pull information directly from their data and CASE reports for technology plans; 3) identify professional development needs; and 4) make the case for additional resources in the technology area.
Q. How much does it cost?
BrightBytes subscriptions for our schools have been purchased by Iowa's AEAs.