Middle School Students' Reactions to a 1:1 iPad Initiative and a Paperless Curriculum
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| Title: | Middle School Students' Reactions to a 1:1 iPad Initiative and a Paperless Curriculum |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ferguson, Janet M. |
| Source: | Education and Information Technologies. May 2017 22(3):1149-1162. |
| Availability: | Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Middle Schools Secondary Education Junior High Schools Grade 6 Intermediate Grades Elementary Education Grade 8 Grade 7 |
| Descriptors: | Middle School Students, Access to Computers, Student Reaction, Online Courses, Grade 6, Grade 8, Grade 7, Online Surveys, Handheld Devices, Gender Differences, Cohort Analysis, Usability, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Learner Engagement, Likert Scales |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10639-016-9480-2 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2357 |
| Abstract: | In this study, 676 middle school students in grades 6, 7 and 8 were asked to complete a survey online, during class time, which asked them their opinions on using iPads in school. Responses to the survey questions were generally positive however comments written at the end were very critical of the initiative. Significant differences were found when comparing the responses of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Seventh grade students, who had been using the iPad since 6th grade, were significantly more positive than the 6th or 8th grade students. Also, the younger students in grade 6 were significantly more positive about using iPads than students in 8th grade. Gender differences were also found, with boys being more positive in their opinions than girls. Distraction and technical problems were among the problems students commented on, as well as eye strain from using the iPad for long periods of time. Increased engagement was evident from the high percentage of students who either agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that "the iPad makes learning more fun and interesting." |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 21 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1140537 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this study, 676 middle school students in grades 6, 7 and 8 were asked to complete a survey online, during class time, which asked them their opinions on using iPads in school. Responses to the survey questions were generally positive however comments written at the end were very critical of the initiative. Significant differences were found when comparing the responses of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Seventh grade students, who had been using the iPad since 6th grade, were significantly more positive than the 6th or 8th grade students. Also, the younger students in grade 6 were significantly more positive about using iPads than students in 8th grade. Gender differences were also found, with boys being more positive in their opinions than girls. Distraction and technical problems were among the problems students commented on, as well as eye strain from using the iPad for long periods of time. Increased engagement was evident from the high percentage of students who either agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that "the iPad makes learning more fun and interesting." |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2357 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10639-016-9480-2 |
