Topic: Learning with Laptops

Rockman has developed a strong reputation for expertise on the introduction of one-to-one laptops in schools. Rockman has evaluated the use of laptops in classrooms from Indiana to Hawaii, in both public and independent schools, and has contributed significantly to knowledge about ubiquitous computing.

Anytime Anywhere Learning A three-year effort (1996-1999), funded by Microsoft and Toshiba, to study the introduction of ubiquitous laptop computing to U.S. public and independent schools. These definitional studies included typologies of implementation strategies… more» Client: Microsoft Corporation, Toshiba America Funding Agency: Microsoft Corporation, Toshiba America Topic: School Reform, Learning with Laptops

Gates LEAD (Learning Educational Administration from a Distance) The Gates LEAD Project, a joint effort of the EdVenture Group and the West Virginia Department of Education, funded in part by the Gates Foundation, was designed to give school administrators the skills and knowledge they need to make informed decisions about technology. more» Client: West Virginia Department of Education and EdVenture Funding Agency: West Virginia Department of Education, EdVenture, Gates Foundation Topic: Tech Reform, Professional Development, Technology and Education, Learning with Laptops

Maui Laptop Project The Kamehameha Schools (KS) Maui Campus provided laptop computers to all high school faculty and students for use at both home and school at the beginning of the 2003 - 2004 academic year. more» Client: Policy Analysis and System Evaluation (PASE) Funding Agency: Kamehameha Schools Topic: Learning with Laptops

TechKnowBuild The TechKnowBuild project is the U.S. Department of Education’s last Technology Innovation Challenge Grant, a partnership between the Crawfordsville Community Schools and Indianapolis Public Schools… more» Client: Crawfordsville Community Schools Funding Agency: U.S. Department Of Education: Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Topic: School Reform, Tech Reform, Technology and Education, Learning with Laptops