Hall G. and Israel L. America Connects Consortium at Education Development Center, Inc.
education have endeavored to harness the potential of technology as a learning tool. Many researchers have tested a wide range of technology applications in different learning settings and situations, creating a growing collection of literature and commentary on the value and usability of technology-based learning strategies. Our task in this literature review was to sort through the many publications, research briefs, and observations in this arena, with a particular focus on at-risk teens and the out-of-school hours, and to summarize the latest thinking on both the theory and practice of using technology to support academic achievement.