Laptops for Teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in Auckland schools
Publication Details
The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (TELA) on primary schools within the Greater Auckland area.
Author(s): Assoc. Prof. Judy Parr and Dr. Lorrae Ward
Date Published: June 2010
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Sections
- Executive summary
- 1. Introduction to TELA, the policy context and the evaluation
- 2. Methodology
- 3. Beliefs, use and readiness in the beginning
- 4. Early attainment of the Ministry goals
- 5. A qualitative snapshot of 2006
- 6. The situation in 2008
- 7. Enriching the picture in 2008
- 8. Snapshots in time – 2005 and 2008
- 9. Looking back and looking forward
- References
- Statistics glossary
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