dc.contributor.author	Fort, Jo Ann	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2002-2004	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-30T18:34:32Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:28:54Z
dc.date.available	2009-09-30T18:34:32Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:28:54Z
dc.date.issued	2004-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/320	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This research study describes how the mobile computer lab relates to technology instruction in the math inclusion classroom. COWS, Computers On Wheels, consists of a cart transporting laptop computers configured with a wireless access point and printer. Teachers and students in the math inclusion classrooms used an online courseware program entitled PLATO Learning Network. PLATO provides instructional solutions for a wide range of subjects with a large library of online courses. Two math inclusion classes consisting of four teachers and twenty-three students participated in the study. After teachers received training, they used the mobile computer lab with PLATO Learning Network twice a week for three weeks. Data was collected throughout the intervention process using surveys, rubrics, logs and interviews. Results indicated the availability of the COWS increased the amount of time teachers used computers in instruction. Teachers agreed laptops offered a relaxed fit, flexibility, cleanliness, a low profile, convenience, ease of use and speed in operation. Challenges of COWS included network overload, weight of the cart, scheduling, and battery life.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Computers On Wheels	en_US
dc.subject	PLATO Learning Network	en_US
dc.subject	Math inclusion classes	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	COWS: Are They Worth the Push?	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Brovey, Andrew J.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Zahner, Jane	en_US
dc.description.committee	Leader, Lars	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US