Exploring the viability of tablet computers in early education: Considering the principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

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Chen, D. & Couse, L. (2009). Exploring the viability of tablet computers in early education: Considering the principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 3251-3254). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2009
Charleston, SC, USA
March 2, 2009
ISBN 1-880094-67-3
  Ian Gibson, Roberta Weber, Karen McFerrin, Roger Carlsen & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Dora Chen, Leslie Couse, University of New Hampshire, USA

Abstract

In this study, we explored the viability of Tablet computers in relation to the principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) as proposed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. A subset of the children (N = 21) from the original study (N = 41) were reintroduced to a Gateway Tablet after a one year lapse. Children recalled how to use it for drawing and writing with minimal reminders. They also immediately transitioned to a Dell Tablet, transferring naturally all the operational knowledge they have gained. They showed ownership and little frustration in using this technology, exhibiting confidence and freedom in experimenting with different options for creating their drawings. As with our observations from the initial phase of the study, even when they encountered computer glitches such as freezing or slow response, they persisted without becoming frustrated or giving up.

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