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An evaluation of iPad tablet devices in school across Scotland.

iPad Scotland Evaluation Study

Kevin Burden

Year of posting: 2013


Abstract:

The Technology Enhanced Learning Research group, led by Kevin Burden (Principal Investigator) based in the Faculty of Education, have recently completed the first national evaluation to investigate the use and impact of tablet technologies (in this case the iPad), across schools and homes in Scotland.

The study was based in eight schools and six local authorities across Scotland where iPad devices were being piloted to investigate a range of issues associated with the deployment of personal mobile devices as tools for teaching and learning.

This follows the announcement and launch in May 2012 by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in Scotland  (Mr. Michael Russell) of a series of pilots to assess the issues associated with personal ownership of technologies for learning.  It is anticipated the current evaluation will contribute to the evidence base which Scotland is looking to develop in this important aspect of education.


Keywords:

iPad evaluation Scotland


Study

The Technology Enhanced Learning Research group, led by Kevin Burden (Principal Investigator) based in the Faculty of Education, have recently completed the first national evaluation to investigate the use and impact of tablet technologies (in this case the iPad), across schools and homes in Scotland.

The study was based in eight schools and six local authorities across Scotland where iPad devices were being piloted to investigate a range of issues associated with the deployment of personal mobile devices as tools for teaching and learning.

This follows the announcement and launch in May 2012 by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in Scotland  (Mr. Michael Russell) of a series of pilots to assess the issues associated with personal ownership of technologies for learning.  It is anticipated the current evaluation will contribute to the evidence base which Scotland is looking to develop in this important aspect of education.

Findings and further details

The study focused on four principal themes related to the use of mobile devices as personal tools for teaching and learning. These were:

The headlines findings from the study show that:

For the full report findings

Full report findings can be accessed by clicking on iPad Scotland evaluation.  The research team are currently working with schools and local authorities in Scotland and elsewhere to develop a framework based on this research to chart the impact of these mobile technologies in schools.

Linking to this progect

Please e-mail k.j.burden@hull.ac.uk if you are interested in taking part in this next stage of research or would like to be kept informed of developments.

Contact:

Kevin Burden
Principal Investigator
The Faculty of Education
The University of Hull
email k.j.burden@hull.ac.uk

Full Report:

If you would like a copy of the full report click on the link below. You will be taken to the University of Hull website, where you will be asked for your details before the download.


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