The Integrated Studies of Educational Technology:
A Formative Evaluation of the E-Rate Program
A Formative Evaluation of the E-Rate Program
First Study:
The E-Rate is intended to reduce the digital divide by equalizing access to telecommunications and advanced digital technologies at public. So it is important to make sure that all studnts have equal access to technology.
The E-Rate is intended to reduce the digital divide by equalizing access to telecommunications and advanced digital technologies at public. So it is important to make sure that all studnts have equal access to technology.
This study focused on answering two main questions:
1) To what extent is the E-Rate helping to equalize access to the types of digital technology eligible for program discounts?
2) Are schools and teachers able to use the technology that E-Rate supports? How is it being used in the classroom?
The data was collected using the following data sources:
1) ISET surveys conducted during school year 2000–2001, including the following surveys: a survey of technology coordinator in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, The Survey of District Technology Coordinators, The Survey of School Principals, and The Survey of Classroom Teachers.
2) -Rate administrative data covering all E-Rate applications and funded commitments through January 2000.
Reference:
J. Puma.M, D. Chaplin.D, M. Olson.K, C. Pandjiris.A. (October 2002). The Integrated Studies of Educational Technology: A Formative Evaluation of the E-Rate Program. The Urban Institute. Washington, DC 20037-1207. Retrived on 13/2/2009 from:
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