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Article Critique

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Brianna Rinaldi

Georgia Southern University

FRIT 7237: Dr. Hodges

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References

Grant, M. M., Ross, S. M., Wang, W., & Potter, A. (2005). Computers on wheels: an alternative

to “each one has one.” British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(6), 1017–1034.

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2005.00571.x
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Summary

Computers on Wheels discusses an alternative approach to one-to-one computing in

classrooms, which involved the use of shared laptop carts in four fifth-grade classrooms. The

study found that the use of shared laptop carts had a positive impact on both teacher and student

learning. The article provides a detailed description of the initiative, including the practice used

to collect data and the results of the study. The results are grouped by classroom observation

measures, surveys, and focus groups. The article also discusses the advantages of using shared

laptop carts over traditional one-to-one computing programs. Overall, the article provides

valuable insights into the benefits of this alternative approach to technology integration in the

classroom.

Critique

This article provides a description of the research practice, including the survey and focus

group questions, which were aligned with the International Society for Technology in

Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS). The article also

presents a thorough analysis of the survey and focus group data, highlighting both the strengths

and weaknesses of the initiative. Additionally, a discussion of the findings in relation to the

research questions, providing insights into the impact of the initiative on student learning and

teacher instruction. This article is a valuable resource for educators and researchers who are

interested in integrating technology into the classroom because it provides a comprehensive and

well-organized analysis of the modified universal computing initiative.

Limitations and Improvements

The article mentions that the small sample size limits the ability to generalize the findings

to larger populations. The research represents the voices of students and teachers in a suburban
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city, enabling Green River Elementary to document and evaluate their process and progress with

this initiative. It is difficult to say if these findings would speculate to other populations. As such,

these results should be interpreted with caution, and the extent to which these results can be

applied in other contexts is situated with the reader. In this article some possible areas of

improvement could include expanding the sample size to increase the generalizability of the

findings, conducting follow-up studies to assess the long-term impact of the initiative, and

incorporating more diverse perspectives, such as those of parents and administrators, to provide a

more comprehensive analysis.