Research Context and Purpose of Study
Several studies and meta-analyses have investigated the effect of 1:1 laptops on teaching and/or learning Studies looking primarily at teacher use of laptops have found a variety of benefits and challenges. Some of the studies around the impact on teaching and learning have reported positive impacts. Similarly, some meta-analyses have reported overall positive effects of 1:1 laptops on teaching and learning. Several studies report positive impacts on teaching and learning. Similarly, several meta-analyses report overall, if somewhat minor, positive impacts of technology on teaching and learning. Comparing teacher and student perceptions of the impact of 1:1 laptops and found that there was a paradigm shift in terms of classroom dynamics, communication and belief around the impact of 1:1 laptops from both teachers and students. Investigating teacher, student and parent perception of 1:1 laptops and academic performance and found that students, teachers, and parents all perceived increased student engagement, motivation and organization, along with improved research, writing, and editing skills. In fact, these laptop students also experienced significant gains in mathematics though significant dips in reading and language arts.