Volume 39 Number 3 Spring 2007 A Study of the Effectiveness of the Louisiana Algebra I Online CourseLaura M. O'Dwyer AbstractStudent enrollment in K-12 online learning programs showed a tenfold expansion in the years between 2002 and 2005. Despite increased implementation to fulfill critical local needs, there is very little evidence-based research available to inform education leaders' decisions relating to these initiatives. To address the important question of whether online learning can be as effective as traditional face-to-face learning, this research presents the findings from a quasi-experimental design implemented to examine the effect of the Louisiana Algebra I Online initiative on student outcomes. The findings presented suggest that the Louisiana Algebra I Online model is a viable online model for providing effective Algebra I instruction.
ContributorsLaura O'Dwyer is an assistant professor at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College. Her research focuses on examining the effects of organizational characteristics on individual outcomes, international comparative studies, and educational technology as a teaching and learning tool. Laura M. O'Dwyer
Rebecca Carey is a project director in the Northeast and Islands Regional Laboratory and the Center for Online Professional Education. Her research focuses on applied research in educational technology, specifically online education for students and adults. E-mail: rcarey@edc.org Glenn Kleiman is vice president of Education Development Center, Inc., director of the EDC Center for Online Professional Education, and co-director of the Regional Education Laboratory for the Northeast and Islands Region. His work focuses on applied research to inform policy and program decisions about educational innovations. E-mail: GKleiman@edc.org EDC Copyright 2007, (International Society for Technology in Education). All rights reserved. | ||||
