A correlation of technology implementation and middle school academic achievement in tennessee's middle schools

摘要: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship that exists between reported implementation and integration computer based technology into middle schools Tennessee achievement test scores school students in grades 6, 7, 8. In January 2004, 2005, 2006 Department Education implemented EdTech Online Technology Evaluation System (E-TOTE) Survey gather data from public schools. This survey was intended as a means providing measure status federal government required under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation. Annually take state mandated Comprehensive Achievement Program (TCAP) test. reports results are aggregated by grade. This investigated possible correlations these 2 sets data. levels were analyzed determine if there any for school-level TCAP reading language arts, mathematics, science, social studies. Specific indicators examined included level integration, teaching learning, educator preparation development, administration support services infrastructure technology, number computers, network access, capabilities percentages 8th grade literacy. population consisted 154 comprised 8 which Assessment available who completed E-TOTE 2006. The findings include: identified indicate very small also found be increasing each year 2004 through Over same period computers increasing, measured system.