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Edited by Dr. Lynne Schrum, George Mason University
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education |
Volume 39 Number 3 Spring 2007
A Study of the Effectiveness of the Louisiana Algebra I Online Course
Laura M. O'Dwyer
Boston College
Rebecca Carey and Glenn Kleiman
Education Development Center, Inc.
Abstract
Student 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.
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Contributors
Laura 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
Assistant Professor,
Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation Department
Lynch School of Education, Boston College
odwyerl@bc.edu
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
55 Chapel Street
Newton
MA 02458-1060
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