A Tablet Computer for Young Children? Exploring Its Viability for Early Childhood Education
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Leslie J. Couse, Dora W. Chen
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Volume 43, Number 1, ISSN 1539-1523
Abstract
This study explored the viability of tablet computers in early education by investigating preschool children's ease in acclimating to tablet technology and its defectiveness in engaging them to draw. A total of 41 three- to six-year-old children were videotaped while they used the tablets. The study found significant differences in level of tablet use between sessions, and engagement increased with age. Teachers reported high child interest and drawings as typical to above expectation. Children quickly developed ease with the stylus for drawing. Although technical issues in learning this new technology were encountered, children were interested and persisted without frustration. What seems to matter for children's learning is the ways teachers choose to implement this technology. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.)
Citation
Couse, L.J. & Chen, D.W. (2010). A Tablet Computer for Young Children? Exploring Its Viability for Early Childhood Education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 43(1), 75-98. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/54954/.
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