Download or read book A Case Study of a Pilot One to one Laptop Initiative in a High Performing Catholic High School written by Cameron B. Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encouraged by technology advocates outside of schools, high schools throughout the country are introducing technology initiatives, such as providing students with laptops with 24-hour access to computers and the internet, without considering how the technology will affect the school personnel and the students. Little empirical research explains this phenomenon, yet schools continue to adopt these initiatives. Through the theoretical framework of Organizational Sensemaking, the researcher explored the context in which he worked to determine how participant groups in a comprehensive diocesan Catholic high school made sense of the introduction of a one-to-one laptop pilot. This embedded case study spanned three semesters from the fall of 2005 through the fall of 2006. Data collection involved activities with four participant groups: 0́−laptop insiders0́+ consisting of the first year pilot students and their teachers, laptop 0́−outsider/insiders0́+ consisting of students and teachers who joined the initiative after the first year, and 0́−laptop outsiders0́+ consisting of the high school0́9s department chairs, and the researcher/leader of the pilot. Data collection activities included: focus groups, open-ended electronic surveys, the Right and Left Hand Column Case Method, a document review of emails and student reflections, and a review of the researcher0́9s activity and reflexive journals. Detailed findings from the study are organized by participant group and reflect the how each group experienced their involvement with the pilot. Conclusions drawn from this study0́9s findings provide insights into how participants made sense, or did not make sense, of the laptop initiative that disrupted the school and challenged traditional school structures. Findings revealed four main incongruous observations of divergent sensemaking between laptop teachers and department chairs: different perceptions of teaching and learning, different understandings of the role that technology plays, or can play, in the classroom, different understandings about who should control information in the classroom, and different understandings about the Catholic school mission. Additionally, findings and conclusions describe how participants made sense of the initiative as they constructed narratives of the future to understand the present and how pilot participants constructed identities for themselves and for others in an effort to make sense of their involvement. Findings and conclusions also explore the difficulties of conducting research in the researcher0́9s own context. Implications for theory and practice include encouraging time for reflective dialogue, transitioning between years in the pilot, and leading sensemaking processes when introducing initiatives that challenge school structures. Implications also include recommendations for the school within which this study was conducted.
Download or read book JSL Vol 25 N4 written by JOURNAL OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of School Leadership is broadening the conversation about schools and leadership and is currently accepting manuscripts. We welcome manuscripts based on cutting-edge research from a wide variety of theoretical perspectives and methodological orientations. The editorial team is particularly interested in working with international authors, authors from traditionally marginalized populations, and in work that is relevant to practitioners around the world. Growing numbers of educators and professors look to the six bimonthly issues to: deal with problems directly related to contemporary school leadership practice teach courses on school leadership and policy use as a quality reference in writing articles about school leadership and improvement.
Download or read book Achievement of Catholic High School Students Involved in a One to one Laptop Initiative Program written by Matthew Buckley and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been limited research regarding the achievement levels of high school students after the implementation of a one-to-one laptop initiative program within the Catholic high school environment. A one-to-one laptop initiative is a program wherein each student is provided a laptop to complete coursework, take assessments, collaborate with peers, and access resources. Upon review of the conceptual framework of the history of Catholic education, 21st century teaching and learning, and the integration of technology within the classroom, this study used archival data to determine if student achievement was impacted by a one-to-one laptop initiative. A one-way, between-subjects MANOVA was used to analyze the data from students representing two schools in this non-experimental, causal-comparative, posttest-only study. To further explore the source of the significant multivariate difference between the two schools were compared on each of the seven subscales of the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) using a series of seven univariate ANOVAs. After analysis, it was determined that students from the school without the laptop program scored higher than students from the school with the laptop program on six of seven ITED subscales as well as on ITED Composite scores. The samples did not differ significantly on the four of the ITED subscales, nor on the ITED Composite scores. Implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research were also presented following an in-depth discussion of the results.
Download or read book A Case Study of One to one Laptop Initiatives in Midwest Public High Schools written by Jeff Eugene Danielsen and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book No Child Left Offline Implementing a One to One Laptop Program in a Working class Middle School written by Anell Brenelly Tercero and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing number of K-12 schools throughout the United States are beginning to develop and implement one-to-one laptop programs within their classrooms in an effort to improve the quality of education by increasing access to technology, addressing the digital divide, and overcoming the academic achievement gap. Since many of these new initiatives are aimed at improving the educational experiences of marginalized or working-class students, it is important to examine and understand how one-to-one laptop programs will meet student needs and what learning processes are being cultivated. This critical ethnographic case study employed a class-culture framework to explore how a one-to-one laptop pilot program was developed and implemented in a working-class middle school. It took on a critical approach that built on previous research of one-to-one laptop programs. The research question guiding this study was: How do teachers perceive the use of one-to-one Chromebooks in a working-class middle school? Overall, the purpose of this study was to provide insight into the main challenges and/or concerns associated with developing and implementing one-to-one laptop programs within working-class schools so that future initiatives within similar contexts can be better prepared to meet student needs.
Download or read book The Role of a High School One to one Laptop Initiative in Supporting Content Area Literacy New Literacies and Critical Literacy written by Leah Ann McKeeman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to explore participants' (teachers, students, administrators, and parents) experiences and perceptions regarding the perceived impact a rural high school's one-to-one laptop initiative had on content area literacy, new literacy's, and critical literacy. Through a case study, data were collected through multiple sources and viewpoints to obtain an in-depth perspective of how this rural high school's one-to-one laptop initiative had perceivably impacted teacher's instruction to enhance student learning. Data were collected and analyzed through a blending of direct interpretation and categorical analysis, presenting the following findings. The one-to-one laptop initiative's technology was utilized: (a) by student participants for academic purposes, personal efficiency, and recreational purposes, (b) by teacher participants for educational purposes, and (c) within content area instruction. Resulting from the access to laptop technology, this study documented the purposes of finding information for assignments, facilitating "just in time" learning, and stimulating schema about curricular content. Content area literacy instruction was perceivably effected because of the multiple textual formats the technology provided, and instructional occurrences were documented as developing vocabulary and fostering either content comprehension or reading comprehension. The new literacy's and how they were implemented within the mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies classrooms were discussed. The role of critical literacy was presented in relation to students' sense of agency, and the power dynamic within various content area classes. The majority of participants were documented having a positive perception regarding the one-to-one laptop initiative. Although integration of technology was occurring, there were opportunities lacking that could further develop teachers' instruction to enhance student learning. When considering professional development within schools implementing a one-to-one technology initiative, administrative teams should: (a) consider what will be requisite versus elective technology integration tasks, and (b) ensure professional support is provided to teachers regarding integrating technology within their pedagogical practices. Additionally, teachers should instructionally integrate the technology tools and literacy's that students currently employ. Pedagogically, this study implies that teachers must expand their comfort zones regarding content area literacy, new literacy's, and critical literacy.
Download or read book One to one Laptop Initiative written by Brian Maschmann and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this explanatory mixed methods study was to explore the perceptions of teachers and administrators about the one to one laptop initiative in Nebraska schools Parallel studies from the five largest and five smallest school districts were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education School Finance Formula and Organization Services. High schools in each district were chosen that have had one-to-one laptop initiatives for four or more years. The study examined teachers and administrator perceptions regarding: (a) the one-to-one implementation, (b) student engagement, (c) student grades, (d) benefits of one-to-one technology, and (e) continued success of one-to-one initiatives. The major findings of the study for both administrators and teachers were generally positive about the implementation of the one to one laptop initiative. They also felt the initiative helped with student engagement as a tool for learning. The teachers and administrators didn't think the initiative increased students' grades however once the laptop was implemented correctly it reinforced students' interest in their specific content area. Differences of opinion from the teachers and administration were found in the implementation of the laptop initiative. Teachers wanted to be part of the implementation process and felt it was a top down process instead of a group decision. Teachers and administrators were positive about the added value of a technology initiative to their school system. A successful implementation process fostered more commitment from teachers to use the device in the classrooms, which increased student engagement and the potential for more student centered lesson plans. However, these same educators did not come to a consensus regarding whether the one-to-one laptop initiative improved student grades.
Download or read book A Case Study of a High School One to one Technology Initiative and Its Affects on Students Enjoyment of School and Motivation to Learn written by Richard Tad Everett and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book One to one Laptop Initiative written by Damon McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this explanatory mixed methods study was to explore the perceptions of teachers and administrators about the one to one laptop initiative in Nebraska schools. Parallel studies from the five largest and five smallest school districts were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education School Finance Formula and Organization Services. High schools in each district were chosen that have had one-to-one laptop initiatives for four or more years. The study examined teachers and administrator perceptions regarding: (a) the one-to-one implementation, (b) student engagement, (c) student grades, (d) benefits of one-to-one technology, and (e) the continued success of one-to-one initiatives.
Download or read book Laptops for All Students written by Larysa N. Nadolny and published by ProQuest. This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This evaluation investigated the implementation and outcomes of a one-to-one laptop program initiative in a career and technical high school, where the majority of students experienced academic challenges. Data for the evaluation were collected through mixed methods, including surveys, interviews and observations, thereby adding validity to the results. Findings indicated that teachers and students became more comfortable with a range of computer and Internet skills. This finding is important given the prevalence of technology in the workplace and college education. Findings also indicated that most teachers and students used computers extensively for a range of tasks. The majority of those tasks concentrated on uses that reinforced traditional instructional practices, such as word processing, drill and practice, and research on the Internet. Several teachers, however, were able to move beyond traditional uses of technology and implement computers for more complex and sophisticated activities. Such activities included using laptops for written expression, communication through blogs, and preparation of multimedia presentations. These findings are consistent with prior research on one-to-one initiatives which indicate that in the initial stages teachers often struggle to adapt their teaching and effectively utilize laptop computers within a studentcentered pedagogy. Executive Position Paper one examines the literature on laptop initiatives in education as well as the role of technology in assisting students with learning disabilities. The framework for the evaluation and implementation of the initiative is also discussed in detail. Paper two reviews the methods of data collection and findings of the evaluation. In the third and final paper, the findings are discussed and presented with recommendations for future planning.
Download or read book The Impact of a One to one Laptop Technology Initiative on Student Achievement in a High School American History Course written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring One to one Computing on the Ground written by Poornima Padmanabhan and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been an influx of single-user laptop projects in educational settings. The rationales are to address purported access gaps, foster student-led learning, and encourage the development of 21st century digital literacies. More recently, low-cost laptops are being distributed in developing country contexts, with the goal of providing children with new educational opportunities. However, technologies are being distributed even before the socioeconomic and cultural contexts of their use are fully understood. This work aimed to study one implementation of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative in a South Indian city. A naturalistic case study methodology was adopted to explore how the program manifested in a school for below-poverty-line children. The findings revealed that social, cultural, economic, and curricular considerations both enabled and constrained the program in many ways. This suggests that an understanding of the social-embeddedness of technology is vital to the success of such programs.
Download or read book The Impact of School Infrastructure on Learning written by Peter Barrett and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Impact of School Infrastructure on Learning: A Synthesis of the Evidence provides an excellent literature review of the resources that explore the areas of focus for improved student learning, particularly the aspiration for “accessible, well-built, child-centered, synergetic and fully realized learning environments.†? Written in a style which is both clear and accessible, it is a practical reference for senior government officials and professionals involved in the planning and design of educational facilities, as well as for educators and school leaders. --Yuri Belfali, Head of Division, Early Childhood and Schools, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills This is an important and welcome addition to the surprisingly small, evidence base on the impacts of school infrastructure given the capital investment involved. It will provide policy makers, practitioners, and those who are about to commission a new build with an important and comprehensive point of reference. The emphasis on safe and healthy spaces for teaching and learning is particularly welcome. --Harry Daniels, Professor of Education, Department of Education, Oxford University, UK This report offers a useful library of recent research to support the, connection between facility quality and student outcomes. At the same time, it also points to the unmet need for research to provide verifiable and reliable information on this connection. With such evidence, decisionmakers will be better positioned to accurately balance the allocation of limited resources among the multiple competing dimensions of school policy, including the construction and maintenance of the school facility. --David Lever, K-12 Facility Planner, Former Executive Director of the Interagency Committee on School Construction, Maryland Many planners and designers are seeking a succinct body of research defining both the issues surrounding the global planning of facilities as well as the educational outcomes based on the quality of the space provided. The authors have finally brought that body of evidence together in this well-structured report. The case for better educational facilities is clearly defined and resources are succinctly identified to stimulate the dialogue to come. We should all join this conversation to further the process of globally enhancing learning-environment quality! --David Schrader, AIA, Educational Facility Planner and Designer, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
Download or read book The New York Times Index written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner written by Leslie Neal-Boylan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.
Download or read book One to one Laptops in a High School Environment written by Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute. Great Maine Schools Project and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects that a One to one Laptop Initiative Has on Student Academic Performance and Achievement written by Allen Aloys Burgad and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
