[elearning] Query on iPad research ....

[WEIR Andrew]

Therese,
That sounds fantastic.
Andrew

VK3HFT

On 05/09/2012, at 8:06, "Therese Keane" <tkeane at swin.edu.au> wrote:

> Hi Kevork
> 
> Last year I researched the use of iPads in Year 7 at one school, and
> Netbooks in Year 9 at another school. I looked at how the device was being
> used by students in each subject, their thoughts and perceptions,parents
> were also quizzed and teachers interviewed. Is this the sort of thing you
> are after? My paper has been accepted (Double blind reviewed) and will be
> published in the upcoming conference proceedings for the ACEC12 Perth
> conference.
> 
> Cheers
> therese 
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> On 4/09/12 10:16 PM, "Kevork Krozian" <kevork at edulists.com.au> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Trudy. It does look very informative.
>> 
>> Kevork Krozian
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [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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