Hall G. Laura S. (2004), Technology: Support Academic Achievement for At-Risk Teens During Out-of-Schooll

Hall G. and

(2004)

America Connects Consortium at Education Development Center, Inc.

Technology to Support Academic Achievement for At-Risk TeensDuring Out-of-School TimeThis review conducted by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) explores the use of technology to support academic achievement for at-risk high school-age youth during their out-of-school time. In the last two decades, technology has exploded into the school classroom, home, and other learning settings in far-reaching ways. Some current efforts to support young people to progress in school and to navigate the transition from school to work and higher
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.