In my last post, I suggested that 1-1 computing is an increasingly effective and well-researched tool for student learning and that laptop carts are a financially responsible way of moving towards that goal.
In this post, I’d like to introduce you to just one of the research efforts going on around the world that also conclude that the laptop cart solution makes sound pedagogical sense, too.
In 2007, Professor Insook Lee of Sejong University published her efforts to research this technology’s effect on learning achievement and student satisfaction, efficacy, and motivation. Her conclusions are encouraging as she found positive correlations between the infusion of laptop carts and each of the factors examined.
While the scope of this study was fairly small and the reporting somewhat limited, Professor Insook is modeling well the type of questions that educational technologists must be asking if we are going to get this idea of laptop carts… rolling forward.
Lee, I. (2007). What Can We Learn From ‘S’Elementary School?: Wireless Laptop Computers in Regular Classroom Activities. In T. Hirashima, Hoppe, U., & Young, S. S.-C (Ed.), Supporting Learning Flow Through Integrative Technologies (Vol. 162, pp. 139). Amsterdam: IOS Press.
I scanned through the study and I was wondering about one thing. This is probably a very American question--what was the economic status of the classes? They said there was no difference between genders, but there was no mention of the background of the students economically. I wonder if that could have an effect or if Korean society is homogeneous enough to not make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good question. Unfortunately, the reporting was not very complete.
ReplyDeleteI found your link interesting on 2 fronts:
ReplyDeleteThe mobile computer lab is a great idea. It should be implemented until each child has a laptop and Internet connectivity in school and at home.
I appreciate the research paper's construction. It is going to help me with my project. I found the way the author presented her questions delineated into main categories very helpful.