Interactive, Inc. Research, Documentation and Evaluation Services
For its private sector clients, Interactive applies empirically credible R&E methods to advance business interests. Interactive, Inc. is a full-service firm that provides third-party independent analysis of learning improvement.
The firm specializes in direct measures of program results. In addition to the conventional user self-report opinionnaire information, we regularly apply technology to capturing real-time use and real-time outcomes for learners. One example is the deployment of hundreds of pagers to query teachers at random intervals about the reality of their classroom responsibilities. Another example is the use of video-conferencing plus two-way audio to measure elapsed time and critical path task completion with particular technologies.
Those direct measures and our commitment to shared purposes with our clients help us write reports that are empirically-grounded and practically compelling.
Interactive, Inc. has a reputation for empirically credible work produced on time, within budget and to specifications. The conduct of research is the responsibility of Interactive, Inc. The Company’s reputation and its adherence to the canons of scientific research assure its independence.
Interactive regularly helps its partners raise third-party project funding.
The firm specializes in direct measures of program results. In addition to the conventional user self-report opinionnaire information, we regularly apply technology to capturing real-time use and real-time outcomes for learners. One example is the deployment of hundreds of pagers to query teachers at random intervals about the reality of their classroom responsibilities. Another example is the use of video-conferencing plus two-way audio to measure elapsed time and critical path task completion with particular technologies.
Those direct measures and our commitment to shared purposes with our clients help us write reports that are empirically-grounded and practically compelling.
Interactive, Inc. has a reputation for empirically credible work produced on time, within budget and to specifications. The conduct of research is the responsibility of Interactive, Inc. The Company’s reputation and its adherence to the canons of scientific research assure its independence.
Interactive regularly helps its partners raise third-party project funding.
Interactive Computer Simulations
Interactive, Inc. creates, tests and refines highly-immersive interactive role-playing simulations to increase the capacity of learners of all ages and for public and private clients.
Beginning in 1986, Interactive, Inc. pioneered role-playing interactive computer simulations for at-risk students. The Company produced computer simulations for (1) municipal decision makers, (2) parents of at-risk students, (3) school dropouts and (4) basic math skills and personal financial decision-making. Dr. Mann also authored the interactive budget simulation in the University Council for Educational Administration's early, Wilson Elementary .School. series.
Beginning in 1986, Interactive, Inc. pioneered role-playing interactive computer simulations for at-risk students. The Company produced computer simulations for (1) municipal decision makers, (2) parents of at-risk students, (3) school dropouts and (4) basic math skills and personal financial decision-making. Dr. Mann also authored the interactive budget simulation in the University Council for Educational Administration's early, Wilson Elementary .School. series.
International Experience
Interactive, Inc. has contributed to educational improvement in 25 countries. Dr. Mann is an expert in large-scale, national applications of program evaluation, educational technology and school reform.