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© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Using Web-based systems to manage post-school
outcomes data collection
Secondary Transition State Planning InstituteCharlotte, NC, May 7-9, 2008
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Three data system technologies Write-in, bubble, web-based Trade-off & hybrids
Demonstration of P.O.D.S. Post-school Outcome Data System
Considerations in choosing a system Data accuracy, completeness, &
security Capacity of users, agency, & system
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Three data system technologies Write-in/paper (1996 - 1999)
Least structured for input Data is least accurate & complete
Bubble/OMR (2000 - 2002) More structured for input Data is more accurate
Web-based/electronic (2003 - ) Most structured for input Data is most accurate & complete
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Data System Technology Trade-off
Trade off: Accuracy / Simplicity
Write-In Bubble Web-based
Input structure least more most
Data accuracy least more most
Data completeness little little most
Technical complexity least more most
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Data System Technology Hybrids
Simpler for data collection, more complex for compilation and dissemination.
Write-In Bubble Web-based
Data collection X X X
Data compilation X X
Report dissemination X
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Demonstration of
https://fp.auburn.edu/institute/PODS/PODS_DEMO
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Considerations in choosing a system Data
Accuracy Completeness Security
Capacity of Users Agency System
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Considerations in choosing a system Data
Accuracy Maximize input-output fidelity Maintain consistency between intended
and perceived meanings Attain optimal balance of survey
components and user capacity Produce valid reports of user responses
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Considerations in choosing a system Data
Completeness Identify items required for data needs Understand impact on meaningful
interpretation of data Security
Ensure protection from unauthorized access
Establish agency’s minimal standard of data encryption and fire wall protection
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Considerations in choosing a system Capacity of
User (former students, teachers, others) To engage the survey technology
Agency To provide the resources necessary to
support and utilize the system’s technology
System To satisfy the agency’s evolving need for
data accuracy, completeness, and security
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
https://fp.auburn.edu/institute/PODS/PODS_DEMO
Contact information:Dr. Karen Rabren or Mr. George Hall
© 2008 Auburn University and Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
Tools of the Trade: Alabama
Using Web-based systems to manage post-school
outcomes data collection
Secondary Transition State Planning InstituteCharlotte, NC, May 7-9, 2008