Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OnlineMeta-analysis.12_23_clean.doc Supplementary Document	2009-03-10
Response to OMB Qs.1-21-09.doc Supplementary Document	2009-03-10
PRA Burden Statement.doc Supplementary Document	2008-11-05
Supporting Statements_2.18.09.doc Supplementary Document	2009-03-10
OLL OMB_3.10.09_Section B_Clean.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-03-10
Supporting Part A_Final.3.09.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-03-10
Virtual Observation_OLL_10.28.08.doc Supplementary Document	2008-11-05
Meta Analysis Protocol_OLL_10.28.08.doc Supplementary Document	2008-11-05
Consent Forms_2.18.09.doc Supplementary Document	2009-03-10
References and Glossary.doc Supplementary Document	2009-03-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182253	Students Focus Groups Other-focus groups	Modified
182251	Online Instructors Other-Interview	Modified
182250	K-12 Administration Interview Other-Interviews	Modified
182249	Administrator (notification) Other-Letters	Removed
182248	Course Developer Interviews Other-Interview	Modified
182247	Developer Screening Other-Screening calls	Modified
182246	Course Developer and K-12 Administrator (notification) Other-Letters	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0251	ICR Reference No: 200810-1875-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200710-1875-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3410
Title: Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/13/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	196	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	184	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to document characteristics associated with prevalent types of online learning and evidence-based practices that strengthen implementation of online learning.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 110 2404 Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 40289	07/24/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 56071	10/02/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Students Focus Groups
K-12 Administration Interview
Online Instructors
Course Developer Interviews
Course Developer and K-12 Administrator (notification)
Administrator (notification)
Developer Screening

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	196	0	0	196	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	184	0	0	184	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $383,790

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/06/2008

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