• Multiple studies reported higher engagement of students with their coursework when involved in one-to-one laptop programs, which produced two key benefits: (1) a development of a deeper level of understanding and (2) an increase in student achievement.
• Several studies reported increased interactions with peers. One study found that students interacted twice as much when they were using a computer than doing other activities, with the conversations focused primarily on problem-solving (Svensson, 2000). 
• Many studies found an increase in student-centered instruction. Teachers had additional tools and time they could devote to individualized instruction to meet the needs of specific learners. Thus, rather than a one size fits all approach, teachers could customize the instruction to address the specific needs of individual students.

The researchers point out that, "Just as buying a professional-looking mixer will not make you a better cook, technology alone will not make student learning better. If the teacher, though, introduces new methods of teaching requiring different uses of a computer rather than to simply present information, then we are likely to see an improvement in learning."

Johns Hopkins University 

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