An Investigation of the Impact of iPad Usage on Elementary Mathematical Skills and Attitudes

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

5-13-2015

Abstract

Currently, many schools are implementing one-to-one initiatives, where the goal is to give every student in a classroom a tablet or laptop. However, there is a dearth of research backing up the assumption that they significantly improve student learning. This study explored the effects of these new instructional devices by focusing on two second-grade classrooms implementing a one-to-one iPad program. Specifically, it investigated how iPad usage affects student and teacher attitudes toward mathematics, student mathematics performance in and out of app environments, the instructional purposes for which iPads are used in the classroom, and implementation issues of the technology. This primarily observational study employed a mixed methods approach to capture a picture of an active program to serve as a source for further questions that may be better answered by experimenting with different treatments. Quantitative data was gathered on student performance in two apps, Addimal Adventure and Splash Math 2nd Grade, as well on the frequency and type of iPad usage. Qualitative data came from interviews with six students and two teachers near the beginning and end of the four month research period. In this presentation, I will present these results and discuss their implications for the education community.

Additional Details

Doctoral Dissertation Defense. Link to the presenter's dissertation.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 2:10 pm in Math 103

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