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Educational Outcomes and Research from 1:1 Computing Settings


Date: 2010
Author: Damian Bebell and Laura O'Dwyer
Affiliation: The Journal of Technology, Learning and Assessment

Summary:

Despite the growing interest in 1:1 computing initiatives, relatively little empirical research has focused on the outcomes of these investments. The current special edition of the Journal of Technology and Assessment presents four empirical studies of K–12 1:1 computing programs and one review of key themes in the conversation about 1:1 computing among advocates and critics. In this introduction to our 1:1 special edition, we synthesize across the studies and discuss the emergent themes. Looking specifically across these studies, we summarize evidence that participation in the 1:1 programs was associated with increased student and teacher technology use, increased student engagement and interest level, and modest increases in student achievement.



Source Article: http://escholarship.bc.edu/jtla/vol9/1/