Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j4C0A6G21112; Wed, 11 May 2005 20:10:06 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 20:10:06 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <42829E84.4060405@comcast.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "David J. Rosen" <djrosen@comcast.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3586] RE: Research on supplemental, technology-based X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 2272 Lines: 60 Thanks, Barry. Anyone else have references to ABE (including ESL/ESOL) research on using technology-based instruction as a supplement to classroom-based instruction? The information Barry provided has been added to the ALE Wiki, at http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/ResearchOnTech#What_do_research_and_professional_wisdom_tell_us_about_the_value_and_impact_of_integrating_technology_into_the_classroom.3F or just http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/ResearchOnTech (Under Question 2) David J. Rosen djrosen@comcast.net Bakin, Barry wrote: >David Rosen wrote: > >"If anyone on the NIFL-Technology list knows of ABE (including ESL/ESOL) > >research on using technology-based instruction as a supplement to >classroom-based instruction, please let us know about it." > > >A 2003 study by the Program Evaluation and Research Branch of the Los >Angeles Unified School District might be relevant and useful, even >though it does not specifically relate to distance learning combined >with face-to-face instruction. Rather it looked at computer use in the >classroom in general. Among the findings were that while "the effect of >computer use on student promotional rates or earned CASAS benchmarks was >not statistically significant", "Students in computer use classrooms >were more likely to find better jobs, get their GED/HS diplomas, and >increase their community involvement", "Students in computer use classes >also demonstrated greater articulation within their goal development", >and "the benefits and effects of computer technology on student learning >included lesson reinforcement, practice opportunities, ability for >self-direction, and self-monitoring of progress". > >For the complete report see: >http://notebook.lausd.net/pls/ptl/docs/PAGE/CA_LAUSD/FLDR_ORGANIZATIONS/ >FLDR_PLCY_RES_DEV/PAR_DIVISION_MAIN/PERB/PUBLICATIONS/REPORTS/RPT%20ESLC >BET%20EFFECT.PDF > > >If that URL doesn't work well because of its length, try going to >http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,103101&_dad=ptl&_schema >=PTL_EP > And scrolling down until you find the report titled "A Study of the >Effectiveness of LAUSD's Adult ESL/CBET Program" > >Barry Bakin >Division of Adult and Career Education >Los Angeles Unified School District > > > >
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