Computer assisted learning as extracurricular tutor? Evidence from a randomised experiment in rural boarding schools in Shaanxi
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Lai, Fang (Author)
- Zhang, Linxiu (Author)
- Hu, Xiao (Author)
- Qu, Qinghe (Author)
- Shi, Yaojiang (Author)
- Qiao, Yajie (Author)
- Boswell, Matthew (Author)
- Rozelle, Scott (Author)
Title
Computer assisted learning as extracurricular tutor? Evidence from a randomised experiment in rural boarding schools in Shaanxi
Abstract
This paper uses a clustered randomised field experiment to explore the effects of a computer assisted learning (CAL) programme on student academic and non-academic outcomes in poor, rural public schools in China. Our results show that a remedial, game-based CAL programme in math held outside of regular school hours with boarding students in poor rural public schools improved standardised math scores by 0.12 standard deviations. Students from poorer families tended to benefit more from the programme. However, CAL did not have any significant impact on either Chinese language standardised test scores or non-academic outcomes.
Publication
Journal of Development Effectiveness
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
208-231
Date
June 1, 2013
ISSN
1943-9342
Short Title
Computer assisted learning as extracurricular tutor?
Accessed
18/02/2021, 13:27
Library Catalogue
Taylor and Francis+NEJM
Extra
Publisher: Routledge
_eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/19439342.2013.780089
Citation
Lai, F., Zhang, L., Hu, X., Qu, Q., Shi, Y., Qiao, Y., Boswell, M., & Rozelle, S. (2013). Computer assisted learning as extracurricular tutor? Evidence from a randomised experiment in rural boarding schools in Shaanxi. Journal of Development Effectiveness, 5(2), 208–231. https://doi.org/10.1080/19439342.2013.780089
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