Topic: Tech Reform

Technology has, in recent years, been a common focus for school reform. Most often, technology has been used as leverage for changing curriculum and pedagogy, and Rockman has consulted on ways to integrate technology effectively, evaluated efforts to increase the technology literacy of students and teachers, and explored classroom changes brought about by increased access to technology.

A Computer for Every Teacher A Computer for Every Teacher was a project of the Indiana Department of Education to provide each teacher and administrator in four schools with a computer and printer for their personal, professional use. more» Client: Indiana Department of Education Funding Agency: Topic: School Reform, Tech Reform, Professional Development, Technology and Education

Buddy System Project The Buddy System Project was an effort to use technology to enhance learning in the schools and extend learning beyond the school day and into the home. It was an early ubiquitous computing project. more» Client: Corporation for Educational Technology Funding Agency: Corporation for Educational Technology Topic: Tech Reform, Community Outreach

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

Students as Agents of Change Rockman et al served as external evaluator for the Students as Agents of Change Challenge Grant program implemented in Gary, Indiana. Graduating fifth-grade students attended summer technology camps with teachers from local middle schools... more» Client: School Corporation, City of Gary, IN Funding Agency: U.S. Government: Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program Topic: School Reform, Tech Reform, Instructional Materials/Programs, Professional Development

Tech-Know Build 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

Turnkey Solution/Phase 9 Rockman et al conducted a series of summative evaluation activities on the West Virginia Turnkey Solution/Phase 9 project which provided technology training to K-12 teachers and supported the development of interdisciplinary, standards- and Web-based lessons. more» Client: West Virginia Department of Education Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education: Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Topic: Tech Reform, Instructional Materials/Programs, Professional Development