Next Steps for Consideration
Connected North is performing well at its current scale. As the program
continues to grow, the following research priorities—aimed at building on or
addressing gaps in this evaluation and strengthening performance
monitoring—can deepen understanding of how the program is working and
help support sustainable, high-quality expansion.
1. Continue to enhance monitoring of classroom technology and its influence on
program delivery.
2. Deepen understanding of teacher experiences, ensuring they have the support
needed to make the most of Connected North as the network expands.
3. In collaboration with Indigenous partners, evaluate the program's other long-term
outcomes (e.g., through the lens of their well-being framework) to balance and
complement the evaluation's focus on school performance and graduation.
4. Strengthen alignment between performance indicators and the (evolving) Program
Theory to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of data collection.
