Digital Study Groups: Online Learning Communities in Middle School
Kevin A. Clark
George Mason University
Todd M. Jamison
Denison University
Debra R. Sprague
George Mason University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an online learning environment on student computer use, classroom/school activities, and parental involvement. An online learning environment was created with the goals of giving students access to a variety of software programs from home and school, facilitating home-school connectivity, and increasing student academic performance and technological competencies.
About the Author(s)...
Kevin A. Clark is an Assistant professor in the Instructional Technology program at George Mason University. He earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from The Pennsylvania State University in 1994. Dr. Clark's research interests include the use of technology in learning with underserved populations and the application of instructional design principles in the design and development of online learning environments. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Todd M. Jamison is an evaluation consultant and the Director of Institutional Research at Denison University in Granville, OH. He earned his Ph.D. in Education Research Methods from George Mason University in 2003. His research interests include motivation, achievement persistence and college choice. He may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Debra R. Sprague is an Associate professor in Instructional Technology/Elementary Education at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of New Mexico in 1995. She has authored and co-authored several publications related to the use of technology in teacher education and serves as editor of the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. Her research interests include technology and teacher education and emerging technologies. She may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
