Project Red

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Project RED (Revolutionizing Education) is a national research and advocacy plan.  They conduct research on technology in the classroom throughout the country.  Specifically, they focus on 1:1 classrooms where every student has their own computer.  In measuring the success of these classrooms, researchers look at eleven factors:
1. Disciplinary action
2. Dropout rate
3. Paperwork
4. Paper and copying expenses
5. Teacher attendance
6. High-stakes test scores
7. AP course enrollment
8. College attendance plans
9. Course completion rates (HS only)
10.Dual/joint enrollment in college (HS only)
11.Graduation rates (HS only)

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When properly implemented, 1:1 schools outperform non 1:1 schools in both academics and financial measures. Project Red works to encourage the proper use of technology within the classroom. To find out more visit these sites:

http://www.projectred.org/
http://www.projectred.org/uploads/ISTE%202010%20Presentation%20v2.pdf
http://techandlearning.newbay-media.com/resource_center/revolutionizing-education-what-were-learning-technology-transformed-schools
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/06/28/survey-reveals-factors-in-ed-tech-success/