Laptops for Teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in schools (Years 4 to 6)

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The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (referred to from here as the TELA scheme) on Years 4 to 6 teachers’ work over a period of three years (2004-2006) and to record emerging changes in laptop use. The investigation focused on the Ministry of Education expectation (Ministry of Education, 2004) that teacher access to a laptop for their individual professional use would lead to gains in confidence and expertise in the use of ICTs, to efficiencies in administration, would contribute to teacher collaboration and support the preparation of high quality lesson resources. It was also anticipated that teacher would use their laptop in the classroom for teaching and learning.

Author(s): Bronwen Cowie, Alister Jones & Ann Harlow with Mike Forret, Clive McGee, & Thelma Miller

Date Published: May 2010

Acknowledgements

Research of the kind outlined in this report involves a considerable number of teachers in a large number of primary schools. The evaluation team is grateful for the willingness and forbearance of so many school principals and teachers; grateful to principals who actively encouraged teachers to take part; and grateful to the hundreds of classroom teachers who have been willing to share their experiences in relation to the TELA scheme of providing laptops for teachers.

The evaluation team has appreciated the ongoing contact with the schools and teachers in this evaluation project. Teachers have had a unique opportunity to tell their stories of their emerging experiences with their laptops. This valuable information will have an important part in informing (and hopefully enhancing) future policies and practices, ultimately to the benefit of students, teachers and schools.

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