ERIC Number: EJ1342395
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4764
Comparing Technology-Based Reading Intervention Programs in Rural Settings
Stein, Brit'ny; Solomon, Benjamin G.; Kitterman, Chase; Enos, Debbie; Banks, Elizabeth; Villanueva, Sierra
Journal of Special Education, v56 n1 p14-24 May 2022
An ever-growing call for the use of evidence-based practice has come up against the logistical hurdles of a lack of resources and expertise, particularly in rural schools that work with historically underserved students. Although integrated learning systems (ILSs)--stable and likely requiring fewer resources than personnel--do not offer a complete solution to this problem, they may serve as a useful resource, particularly for milder literacy deficits. And yet, there is a surprising lack of empirical research on their effectiveness, particularly for contemporary programs. This study examines the effectiveness and efficiency of two popular ILSs, "Lexia" and "iStation," both of which use a blended model of computer and traditionally delivered instruction, and compares them against business-as-usual (BAU) conditions across a variety of outcomes. Results suggest both programs resulted in meaningful growth across an academic year of implementation, although generally no more so than that observed in the BAU condition. However, "Lexia" yielded the highest level of instructional efficiency. That is, despite comparable growth across conditions, "Lexia" required less staff time to implement per student participant.
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Reading Programs, Reading Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Integrated Learning Systems, Elementary Schools, Achievement Tests, Teaching Methods, Remedial Reading, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement
Grant or Contract Numbers: U411C170219
What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/90324