Use Technology Successfully For At-Risk Students

This article is a summary of the full research report  - "Using Technology to Support At-Risk Students' Learning" by Darling-Hammond, Zielezinski, and Goldman.  The research was done at the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education.  The authors present 5 recommendations which are thoroughly explained..

1. Districts should aim for 1-to-1 computer access.
2. Internet speed matters.
3. At-risk students benefit most from highly interactive technology.
4. Schools should encourage students to create their own content.
5. Blended learning works.

The full report is downloadable for you.  See the link at the end of the article.  Also, please review the wonderful graphic - Digital Learning Ecosystem.  Your comments would be appreciated by your colleagues in different types of schools and districts.

Report Details 5 Keys to Using Technology to Help At-Risk Students. Christopher Piehler. 9.10.14. 
THE Journal - Transforming Education Through Technology
http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/09/10/report-details-5-keys-to-using-technology-to-help-at-risk-students.aspx