The PowerPoint aatachment above documents the Grade 4 laptop pilot for 2006 -2007 as presented to the School Committee in December, '07. The Executive Summary pdf above was submitted to members of the Maine Legislature to summarize the benefits of the Maine Laptops for Learning Initiative. It represents a summary of my Ph.D. dissertation research. To view the entire dissertation, please contact me via email - maraj@mersd.org.
If you ever wondered why we should use technology in school, check out this short streaming video:
GREAT WEBSITES:
Maine Middle School Students Improve Writing with Laptops
Governor Anguse King's podcast- The benefits of the Maine Laptop initiative (press button at bottom of screen to start podcast - excellent)
Research overview on Maine Laptop project benefits
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), a project of the Maine Department ... The Maine Event - An overview of wonderful learning by MLTI students. ...
Knowledge Loom - Technology success in Maine
Innovative Maine middle school teachers uses laptops to achieve success
Laptops improve writing in Maine
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