[elearning] Query on iPad research ....

[Kevork Krozian]

Thanks Trudy. It does look very informative.

Kevork Krozian
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[mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Brentnall, Trudy J
Sent: Tuesday, 4 September 2012 7:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [elearning] Query on iPad research ....

Hi Kevork,
This study isn't quite what you are looking for but you may be interested.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/07/study-finds-benefits-in-use-of-ipad-a
s-educational-tool/

Kind regards,


Trudy Brentnall






On 4/09/12 6:24 PM, "Kevork Krozian" <kevork at edulists.com.au> wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>   If I may ask a very broad question, is anyone across recent research 
>covering the impact of iPads and apps in learning 
>achievement/improvement at any level ( primary, secondary, tertiary ) ?
>
>Specifically, I am wondering if there is a control group of any type 
>such as alternate tablets, mobile devices,  netbooks, MacBook Air, 
>MacBook Pro etc etc.
>
>Additionally I am wondering if a baseline is used in the study such as 
>³ Both groups, control and iPad users entered the study at VELS level 
>x. At the end of the study the control group was at y and the iPad 
>users were at z on the VELS or any other measurement used².
>
>Generalized findings such as students showed improvement in confidence 
>with the use of technology or could read better ( than what ? not 
>having any technology or having a laptop or working in labs ? ) will 
>not be as useful IMHO.
>
>It is a topic that has come up in discussion and I am looking for both 
>research as well as anecdotal evidence from schools on the iPad journey 
>if I may please.
>
>Kind Regards
>Kevork
>
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