A Computer Per Student Leads to Higher Performance
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Friday, January 22, 2010 3:27 PM
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kent-teachers
Students equipped with their own laptop demonstrate higher achievement and increased engagement, according to the findings of studies published in the Journal of Technology, Learning and Assessment. All of the studies found that students in the 1:1 settings outperformed their traditional classroom peers on English/Language Arts standardized tests by a statistically significant margin. Study authors also reported on evidence of increased student motivation and engagement, as well as changes in teachers' instructional practices. See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100121171415.htm?sms_ss=twitter for the full article.
Heidi