Learning in One-to-One Laptop Environments
A new report by Dr. Binbin Zheng at Michigan State University reviews 65 journal articles and 31 doctoral dissertations published from January 2001 to May 2015 to examine the effect of one-to-one laptop programs on teaching and learning in K–12 schools. A meta-analysis of 10 studies examines the impact of laptop programs on students’ academic achievement, finding significantly positive average effect sizes in English, writing, mathematics, and science.
It’s Not the Device; It’s What the Device Can Do
Devices for eduction have become symbolic of the efforts to transform education through blended and personalized learning. Desktops, laptops and tablets are quickly becoming ubiquitous in education. They are tangible examples of change and, with the exception of few dazzling products, nearly indistinguishable
The Guide to Implementing Digital Learning – Overview (printable document)
The Guide to Implementing Digital Learning (GIDL) is a free web-based resource to support school and district leaders as they work to ensure that investments in digital learning spark positive results. GIDL includes six topic areas: planning, professional learning, content and software, broadband, devices and tech support. Each topic’s section includes background information, key considerations for implementation, resources and exemplars of digital learning in action.
Curriculum Associates’ Guide to Purchasing EdTech the Right Way
This resource provides guidance to simplify the process of implementing digital learning initiatives and to help leaders avoid many of the pitfalls based on the experiences of other schools and districts. The guide includes 14 steps to ensuring quality digital learning implementation including guidance on taking inventory, determining educational priorities, budget considerations and the need for continuous improvement.
P21’s Exemplar Case Studies
This Partnership for 21st Century Skills resource highlights best practices in schools and districts across the country that are preparing students for college, career and citizenship by embedding critical 21st century competencies into the learning environment.New Media Consortium Horizon Report: 2014 K-12 Edition
The NMC Horizon Report: 2014 K-12 Edition examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on and use in teaching, learning, and creative inquiry in schools
CoSN Empowered Superintendent Toolkit
Version 3.0 of the Empowered Superintendent Toolkit guides leaders through ed tech’s challenges. This is a CoSN initiative dedicated to helping superintendents, aspiring superintendents and district leadership teams build their knowledge, skills and confidence as technology leaders.
Rethinking State and School District Policies Concerning Mobile Technologies and Social Media
This document was developed to help inform policymakers and educators as they develop or reconsider policies addressing new digital media in the context of improved learning.