Teacher-directed Student-use of Technology and Mathematics Achievement: Examining Trends in International Patterns

Yang Wang; Laura O'Dwyer

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 30, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 79–135

Using data from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003 and 2007 administrations, this study examines international trends in technology use and explores the international patterns in how teacher-directed, student-use...

Educational Outcomes and Research from 1:1 Computing Settings

Damian Bebell; Laura M. O'Dwyer

Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment Vol. 9, No. 1 (January 2010)

Despite the growing interest in 1:1 computing initiatives, relatively little empirical research has focused on the outcomes of these investments. The current special edition of the Journal of Technology and Assessment presents four empirical studies ...

Effective Technology Professional Development: A Systematic Review

Zeynep Yurtseven Avci; Laura O'Dwyer

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 2455–2460

The change-oriented structure of the knowledge economy of the 21st Century adds new dimensions and components to the already uncertain and complex construction of teacher professional development. Knowledge and usage of emerging technologies in...

Topics: Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies

Identifying Teacher, School, and District Characteristics Associated with Middle and High School Teachers' Use of Technology: A Multilevel Perspective

Laura M. O'Dwyer; Michael Russell; Damian Bebell

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 33, No. 4 (2005) pp. 369–393

Investment in educational technology has increased rapidly in recent years and many observers have begun to question whether, and how technology is being used as a teaching and learning tool. In order to address this issue, this research used survey ...

A Study of the Effectiveness of the Louisiana Algebra I Online Course

Laura M. O'Dwyer; Rebecca Carey; Glenn Kleiman

Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 39, No. 3 (2007) pp. 289–306

Student enrollment in K-12 online learning programs showed a tenfold expansion in the years between 2002 and 2005. Despite increased implementation to fulfill critical local needs, there is very little evidence-based research available to inform...

Examining Teacher Technology Use: Implications for Preservice and Inservice Teacher Preparation

Michael Russell; Damian Bebell; Laura O'Dwyer; Kathleen O'Connor

Journal of Teacher Education Vol. 54, No. 4 (2003) pp. 297–310

Surveyed Massachusetts teachers regarding the extent to which they used technology within and outside of the classroom for instructional purposes. Results highlighted six categories of instructional technology use (preparation, e-mail, teacher-...

How Teachers' Uses of Technology Vary by Tenure and Longevity

Michael Russell; Laura M. O'Dwyer; Damian Bebell; Wei Tao

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 37, No. 4 (2007) pp. 393–417

In spite of large expenditures on and increased access to educational technologies, a concern remains that computer-based technologies are not being integrated into regular instructional practices. While there is evidence to support the hypothesis...

Examining the Relationship between Students' Mathematics Test Scores and Computer Use at Home and at School

Laura M. O'Dwyer; Michael Russell; Damian Bebell; Kevon Seeley

Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment Vol. 6, No. 5 (January 2008)

Over the past decade, standardized test results have become the primary tool used to judge the effectiveness of schools and educational programs, and today, standardized testing serves as the keystone for educational policy at the state and federal...

Impact of Online Professional Development on Teacher Quality and Student Achievement in Fifth Grade Mathematics

Sheralyn Dash; Raquel Magidin de Kramer; Laura M. O'Dwyer; Jessica Masters; Michael Russell

Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 45, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1–26

Despite the ever-increasing number of online professional development (OPD) programs, relatively few studies have been conducted to examine the efficacy of such programs for teachers and students. This manuscript presents findings from an impact...

The Effects of Online Professional Development on Fourth Grade English Language Arts Teachers' Knowledge and Instructional Practices

Jessica Masters; Raquel Magidin de Kramer; Laura M. O'Dwyer; Sheralyn Dash; Michael Russell

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 43, No. 3 (2010) pp. 355–375

Online professional development (OPD) has great potential to improve teacher quality by improving teachers' knowledge and instructional practices, with the ultimate goal of improving student achievement. There is a dearth of scientific research,...

Examining the Relationship between Home and School Computer Use and Students' English/Language Arts Test Scores

Laura M. O'Dwyer; Michael Russell; Damian Bebell; Kevon R. Tucker-Seeley

Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment Vol. 3, No. 3 (January 2005)

With increased emphasis on test-based accountability measures has come increased interest in examining the impact of technology use on students' academic performance. However, few empirical investigations exist that address this issue. This paper (1)...