Binbin Zheng|Mark Warschauer|Jin Kyoung Hwang|Penelope Collins
Laptop Use, Interactive Science Software, and Science Learning Among At-Risk Students
Michigan State University|University of California, Irvine|University of California, Irvine|University of California, Irvine
yearlong quasiexperimental study investigated impact use netbook computers interactive science software fifthgrade students science learning processes academic achievement interest science technology engineering mathematics stem study within linguistically diverse school district california analysis students state standardized science test scores indicated program helped close gaps scientific achievement atrisk learners ie english learners hispanics freereducedlunch recipients counterparts teacher student interviews classroom observations suggested computersupported visual representations interactions supported diverse learners scientific understanding inquiry enabled individualized differentiated instruction finally interviews revealed program positive impact students motivation science interest pursuing sciencerelated careers study suggests technologyfacilitated science instruction beneficial improving atrisk students science achievement scaffolding students scientific understanding strengthening students motivation pursue stemrelated careers