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A Ten Year Update on Technology and Education
A recent report suggests that the lack of dramatic results attributable to technology in schools is not the fault of the technology, but rather the lack of systemic changes needed to accommodate the technology.
One North Carolina District's Success is Inspiration to Others
Students and staff in Mooresville, NC, have been involved in a one-to-one computer program since 2007 and the results are showing.
Advice to Policymakers on Using Technology to Address Stimulus Goals
A new white paper on literacy and learning in a new media age looks at the ways in which technology can help schools address each of ARRA's four reform goals while modernizing to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
Congressional Testimony Supports Technology in Education
At a recent House Education and Labor Committee hearing, teachers, students and administrators testified about the ways in which innovative uses of technology and transforming and improving education.
Maine Faulted for Lacking Education Innovations
Maine's schools, while famous for leading the way in one-to-one computing, have received mixed grades from the 2009 Leaders and Laggards report.
Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants
A NY Times opinion piece addresses the issue of multitasking and whether students these days can do three things at once and get any real studying done.
The Positive Impact of eLearning  
Read Intel's newly-released White Paper on the benefits of ICT-enhanced learning.
Laptop Program Motivates Students to Graduate and to Testify
The Greene County Schools in North Carolina are excited about their six-year-old laptop program, which has improved the academic standing of their rural community and motivated a student to testify before Congress.
Growing Numbers and Promising Data Offer Good News for Fans of Online Learning
Online learning is increasing in popularity and a new study says its working.
Berkshire Laptop Program a Success
A recent evaluation of the Berkshire Wireless Learning Initiative pilot program in Western MA details success.
U.S. Department of Education Reports that Online Learning Enhances Classroom Instruction
The June, 2009, study finds online and "blended" learning to be more effective than face-to-face.
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RESULTS

Michigan …

Michigan ’s one-to-one Freedom to Learn initiative, implemented in the fall of 2004, reported increased student achievement. The 2005 Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) shows improvement in students’ math and reading scores.

From the Metiri Michigan profile, available online.  

Unintended Results

Indiana …

Indiana reported three major surprises from their Tech-Know-Build one-to-one initiative:

  • Improvement in student-teacher relations
  • Increased involvement from parents and community members with students
  • Heightened enthusiasm from teachers

From the Metiri Indiana profile, available online.

Expectations

Henrico County pursued the initiative to achieve better returns on technology investment because limited computer lab time was inhibiting student access to technology. The goal of the initiative was to create more student access to technology and improve learning skills. High school reform was the initial goal that fueled the initiative.

Henry County focused on improving test scores and economic viability for the digital divide in its community. Student scores improved by 20 percent on state Standard of Learning (SOL) tests during the first year of the district’s laptop program.

From the Metiri Virginia profile, available online.






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