Light Technology for Promoting Learning in Schools: A Review of the Educational Research

Authors

Jessica F. Simpson, Augusta University
Michael S. Mott, University of Mississippi
Virginia J. Moore, University of Mississippi
Susan S. McClelland, University of Mississippi
Lisa Thomas, Graceland University

Abstract

Research addressing light technology has been conducted since the early 1900s primarily in industrial settings for determining how to make the workplace more productive. Presently, the role of how light technology impacts the workplace, home and community settings has broadened to include research on light for positively impacting education. The current review addresses lighting by learning in educational settings to date and focuses on the two latest light technologies of fluorescent and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Results of studies reveal that various light technical specifications lead to behavioral improvement, cognitive growth and achievement in oral reading fluency. Implications for educational administrators are offered to increase the efficacy of new lighting technology acquisition in schools.

Relational Format

journal article

Recommended Citation

Simpson, Jessica F.; Mott, Michael S.; Moore, Virginia J.; McClelland, Susan S.; and Thomas, Lisa (2015) "Light Technology for Promoting Learning in Schools: A Review of the Educational Research," Journal of Contemporary Research in Education: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jcre/vol4/iss1/6