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Voogt, Joke; McKenney, Susan – Computers in the Schools, 2008
This study examines how technology can support the development of emergent reading and writing skills in four- to five-year-old children. The research was conducted with PictoPal, an intervention which features a software package that uses images and text in three main activity areas: reading, writing, and authentic applications. This article…
Descriptors: Intervention, Educational Technology, Writing Skills, Communication Skills
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Dunleavy, Matt; Heinecke, Walter F. – Computers in the Schools, 2008
Researchers and evaluators have been attempting to document the impact of ubiquitous or 1:1 computing on students, teachers, schools, and communities. However, the most recent reviews of research on 1:1 computing initiatives reflect a dearth of rigorous studies and emphasize the need for well-designed, scientifically based research to measure the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Science Achievement, Standardized Tests, Achievement Tests