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Peer reviewedLowther, Deborah L.; Ross, Steven M.; Morrison, Gary M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2003
This study examined the educational effects of providing fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-grade students with 24-hour access to laptop computers. Specifically, the impact of laptops on classroom activities, student use of technology, and writing and problem-solving skills was examined. (Contains 47 references.) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Computers, Computer Uses in Education, Grade 5
Download full textJohnson, Colleen; Ross, Steven M. – 1989
The role of the computer is examined in Lester Demonstration School, an optional school program offered by the Memphis City School System (an Apple Classroom of Tomorrow site). The student population is almost entirely black and generally considered to be socioeconomically disadvantaged and academically at-risk. Repeated observations were made of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, English Instruction, Grade 5, Grade 6
