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Do One-to-One Initiatives Bridge the Way to 21st Century Knowledge and Skills?
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Lowther, Deborah L.; Inan, Fethi A.; Ross, Steven M.; Strahl, J. Daniel – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
This article presents findings from an investigation of the overall effectiveness of Michigan's Freedom to Learn (FTL) One-to-One initiative. The major goal of the FTL initiative was to help students to gain 21st century knowledge and skills while increasing their learning and achievement through the integration of over 20,000 laptop computers…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, State Programs, Best Practices, Inservice Teacher Education
Does Technology Integration "Work" when Key Barriers Are Removed?
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Lowther, Deborah L.; Inan, Fethi A.; Strahl, J. Daniel; Ross, Steven M. – Educational Media International, 2008
The effectiveness of Tennessee EdTech Launch (TnETL), a statewide technology program designed to meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandate, was investigated in this matched treatment-control quasi-experimental study. The goal of the program was to provide full-time, on-site technology coaches to prepare teachers to create lessons that engage…
Descriptors: School Culture, Federal Legislation, Focus Groups, Academic Achievement
Florida's Enhancing Education through Technology (Florida EETT). Leveraging Laptops: Effective Models for Enhancing Student Achievement. 2006-2007 Evaluation Report: Classroom Practices
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Lowther, Deborah L.; Strahl, J. Daniel; Ross, Steven M.; Huang, Ying – Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP), 2007
This report summarizes the 2006-2007 evaluation that was focused toward investigating one primary question: What changes in tool-based, student-centered teaching happen as a result of the infusion of technology and professional development? The research methodology involved the use of trained external researchers from Florida EETT schools…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Active Learning, Program Effectiveness, Technology Integration