Cathleen Norris and Ed Soloway of GoKnow Learning released scientifically-based research that demonstrates handheld computer use in K-12 classrooms leads to student achievement gains.

The landmark research will help schools nationwide secure grant money to ... improve(d) test scores.

In two years of the University of Michigan study of 7th grade science achievement, the handheld computer group performed 2 percent and 13 percent better than the non-handheld group.

In a second study of 3rd grade mathematics, handheld computer group performed 7 percent better than the non-handheld group and the subset of low-achieving students performed 11 percent better.

Kudos to developers and users of learning software that takes advantage of mobile learning! Tablet PC and other mobile learning teachers can use these data to indicate potential learning gains in their schools also. Keep up the good work, Teachers!

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