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Study: One-to-One Laptop Programs Improve Student Learning

Doug Levin

Newly published, peer-reviewed research out of Michigan State University and the University of California, Irvine suggests that one-to-one laptop programs improve student academic achievement in K-12 classrooms. Learning in one-to-one laptop environments: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. What did the meta-analysis reveal?

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What Happens When Low-Income College Students Borrow Free Laptops?

Edsurge

The post ( perhaps one like this ) described how alienating and awkward it can feel for a student to show up to class without a laptop. With professors saying ‘Everyone take out your laptop,’ it was not an inclusive environment. Most of the laptops the university recommends for students cost upwards of $1,000.

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What Happened to the ‘$100 Laptop’?

Edsurge

Back in 2005, one of the biggest stories in tech was a project by a group of MIT professors to build a $100 laptop and give them to children in schools around the world. At the time, a typical laptop cost well over $1,000. That never quite came to fruition, but almost 3 million is still a lot of laptops out there.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

Ask a Tech Teacher

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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Deepening Engagement with Students and Teachers of Color During COVID-19

Digital Promise

In addition, we have also had the privilege of being able to host large distribution events in which we have given away laptops, nutrition boxes, and supplies for persons experiencing homelessness. Greater Baltimore Urban League laptop distribution event. Nakeyshia Kendall Williams, Founder and CEO, MindCatcher.

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Do one-to-one laptop programs improve learning?

eSchool News

A Michigan State University study found surprising results when researchers analyzed laptop programs. Students who receive a laptop computer from their school tend to see a noticeable increase in academic achievement, a Michigan State University study reveals. Technology should not be implemented for technology’s sake.”.

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How Project-Based Learning Is Helping Students Build 21st Century Skills

EdTech Magazine

used Dell Latitude laptops and multimedia software for interactive history lessons and to create a virtual museum app using ThingLink. Ultimately, the goal of PBL is to impart critical 21st century skills, such as analysis and i nformed decision-making, by developing intrinsic learning motivation among students. by Doug Bonderud.

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