The Impact of a One Laptop per Child Program on Learning: Evidence from Uruguay

Event: Making Impact Evaluation Matter (Main Event)

The Impact of a One Laptop per Child Program on Learning: Evidence from Uruguay

05 September 2014

Author / Speaker:

Gioia de Melo, Instituto de Economia, Uruguay - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Alina Machado, Instituto de Economia, Uruguay - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Alfonso Miranda, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, Mexico - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Many countries in recent years have made substantial investments in the One Laptop per Child programs, while others are about to start implementation. These programs, with Plan Ceibal in Uruguay as an example, aim to promote digital inclusion among students, and improve educational quality by bringing technology into the classroom.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - South America

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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