Laptops for Teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in schools (Years 1 to 3)

Appendix A: Evaluation timetable

February – March 2006
Design and carry out initial focus groups (3) (phase 1)
March – April 2006
Develop and administer baseline questionnaire (phase 1)
Analyse questionnaire responses
November 2006
Research Report One – baseline questionnaire and focus groups (phase 1)

February – March 2007
Undertake focus groups (3) (phase 2)
March – April 2007
Develop and administer second questionnaire (phase 2)
Analyse questionnaire responses
November 2007
Research Report Two – second questionnaire and focus groups (phase 2)

February – March 2008
Undertake focus groups (3) (phase 3)
March – April 2008
Develop and administer third questionnaire (phase 3)
Analyse questionnaire responses

15 December 2008
Due date for draft final report inclusive of all surveys and focus groups
June 2009
Final report due

Evaluation Research Reports

Cowie, B., Jones, A., Harlow, A., McGee, C., Miller, T., Forret, M., & Cooper, B. (2006). Digital Horizons: Laptops for teachers evaluation. Primary levels – Y1-3, 4-6, 7&8. Progress Report. May 2006. Hamilton: University of Waikato.

Cowie, B., Jones, A., Harlow, A., Forret, M., McGee, C., & Miller, T. (2006). TELA: Laptops for teachers evaluation. Year 1-3. Research Report One. November 2006. Hamilton: University  of Waikato.

Cowie, B., Jones, A., Harlow, A., Forret, M., & Cooper, B. (2007). TELA: Laptops for teachers evaluation. Primary levels – Y1-3, 4-6. Progress Report. May 2007. Hamilton: University  of Waikato.

Cowie, B., Jones, A., Harlow, A., Forret, M., & McGee, C. (2007). TELA: Laptops for teachers evaluation. Year 1-3. Research Report Two. November 2007. Hamilton: University  of Waikato.