Papers and Reports

1:1 Technology Initiatives		Berkshire Wireless Learning Initiative, Year 3 Full Evaluation Report Damian Bebell and Rachel Kay March 2009, 155 pages This report is the final and full evaluation report provided to the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Frederick Wireless Learning Initiative, Year 2 Student and Teacher Survey Results Damian Bebell and Rachel Kay October 2008, 91 pages The current report summarizes the results from teacher and student surveys that have been collected during the first two years of the project implementation Berkshire Wireless Learning Initiative, Year 2 Evaluation Report Damian Bebell September 2008, 118 pages This report is the second annual report provided to the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Technology Promoting Student Excellence: An Investigation of the First Year of 1:1 Computing in New Hampshire Middle Schools Damian Bebell June 2005, 49 pages (includes surveys) Paper released as part of the Technology Promoting Student Excellence: New Hampshire's 1 to 1 Laptop Program Laptop Learning: A Comparison of Teaching and Learning in Upper Elementary Classrooms Equipped With Shared Carts of Laptops and Permanent 1:1 Laptops Michael Russell, Damian Bebell, & Jennifer Higgins February 2004, 17 pages Paper published as part of the Laptop Learning: An Examination of Upper Elementary Classrooms With 1 to 1 Student to Computer Ratios Program An AlphaSmart for Each Student: Does Teaching and Learning Change with Full Access to Word Processors? Michael Russell, Damian Bebell, Jennifer Cowan, & Mary Corbelli April 2002, 28 pages Paper published as part of the study called, "An AlphaSmart for Each Student"
Use & Effects of Instructional Technology		Elementary Teachers' Use of Technology: Characteristics of Teachers, Schools, and Districts Associated With Technology Use Laura O'Dwyer, Michael Russell, & Damian Bebell November 2003, 33 pages Data from the USEiT study were analyzed to examine the organizational characteristics that are associated with technology use Meta-Analysis: Writing with Computers 1992–2002 Amie Goldberg, Michael Russell, & Abigail Cook December 2002, 46 pages
Computer-Based Accommodation Studies		Examining the Feasibility and Effect of Computer-Based Verbal Response to Open-Ended Reading Comprehension Test Items Helena Miranda, Michael Russell, Kevon Seeley, & Tom Hoffman January 2005, 39 pages Examining the Feasibility and Effect of a Computer-Based Read-Aloud Accommondation on Mathematics Test Performance Helena Miranda , Michael Russell, & Thomas Hoffmann November 2004, 42 pages
Mode of Administrative Effects Studies		Examining the Effect of Text Editor and Robust Word Processor on Student Writing Test Performance Jennifer Higgins, Michael Russell, & Thomas Hoffmann November 2004, 73 pages Examining the Effect of Computer-Based Passage Presentation on Reading Test Performance Jennifer Higgins, Michael Russell, & Thomas Hoffmann Released October 2004, 41 pages Testing on Computers: A Follow-Up Study Comparing Performance on Computer and on Paper Michael Russell Released July 2002, 47 pages Originally published in Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 7(20), 1999 Bridging the Gap Between Testing and Technology in Schools Michael Russell July 2002, 9 pages Originally published April 2000 Performance Differences According to Test Mode and Computer Familiarity on a Practice GRE Amie Goldberg & Joseph Pedulla April 2002, 16 pages Originally published in 2002 in the Journal of Educational and Psychological Measurement The Influence of Computer-Print on Rater Scores Michael Russell April 2002, 17 pages Effects of Computer Versus Paper Administrations of a State-Mandated Writing Assessment Michael Russell & Tom Plati December 2001, 34 pages Does It Matter With What I Write? Comparing Performance On Paper, Computer and Portable Writing Devices Michael Russell & Tom Plati December 2001, 27 pages
New Applications of Technology Assessment		Advancing Data Collection in the Digital Age: Methodological Challenges and Solutions in Educational Technology Research Damian Bebell, Laura M. O'Dwyer, Mike Russell, & Tom Hoffman April 2007, 20 pages Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association Assessing Effects of Technology on Learning: Limitations of Today's Standardized Tests Michael Russell & Jennifer Higgins August 2003, 9 pages Computer-Based Testing and Validity: A Look Back and Into the Future Michael Russell, Amie Goldberg, & Kathleen O'Connor Released August 2003, 18 pages It's Time to Upgrade: Tests and Administration Procedures for the New Millennium Michael Russell April 2002, 13 pages A modified version appears in Essays In Education, Volume 1, Spring 2002 How Computer-based Technology Can Disrupt the Technology of Testing and Assessment Michael Russell April 2002, 20 pages Commissioned by the National Research Council, November 2001