Student Perceptions of Classroom Engagement and Learning using iPads

Many colleges and universities have launched iPad initiatives in an effort to enhance student learning. Despite their rapid adoption, the extent to which iPads increase student engagement and learning is not well understood. This paper reports on a multidisciplinary assessment of student perceptions...

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Published inJournal of teaching and learning with technology Vol. 1; no. 2; p. 13
Main Authors Diemer, Timothy T, Fernandez, Eugenia, Streepey, Jefferson W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Indianapolis Indiana University Press 01.01.2013
Indiana University Office of Scholarly Publishing
Subjects
Class Activities
e-learning technology
Electronic Learning
iPads
Learner Engagement
Learning
Learning Activities
learning and engagement
Likert Scales
Online instruction
Perceptions
Student attitudes
Student Participation
student perceptions
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Summary:Many colleges and universities have launched iPad initiatives in an effort to enhance student learning. Despite their rapid adoption, the extent to which iPads increase student engagement and learning is not well understood. This paper reports on a multidisciplinary assessment of student perceptions of engagement and learning using iPads. Student reactions following single and multiple classroom activities using iPads were measured via a survey asking them to rate their learning and engagement using a 5-point Likert scale. Responses to the questions were grouped into thematic categories of Perceived Learning and Perceived Engagement. Students who reported a high level of engagement while using iPads reported a high level of learning as well. No effects due to age, gender, or language were found. Students who characterized themselves as comfortable with modes of e-learning reported significantly greater levels of perception of learning and engagement. Those who reported being comfortable were more likely to use iPads for learning and professional development in the future. Furthermore, a number of students who initially described themselves as somewhat uncomfortable with e-learning technology also reported interest in continuing to use iPads.
ISSN:2165-2554