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Chou, Chientzu Candace; Block, Lanise; Jesness, Renee – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
This study examines the impact of iPad integration on teaching and learning activities in a large school district in Midwest United States. Forty social studies classrooms received iPad carts to engage students in learning. Teachers received professional development opportunities in the forms of workshops, conferences, one-to-one coaching, and…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Social Studies, Faculty Development
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Aydin, Hasan – Educational Research and Reviews, 2013
The purpose of this study is to determine learners' and instructors' perceptions about technology-enhanced learning environment. This study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods. A Likert-scale survey was developed and administered to 48 Turkish language learners in various language courses in Istanbul to investigate their perceptions of…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology
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Conti-Ramsden, Gina; Durkin, Kevin; Walker, Allan J. – Computers & Education, 2010
Individuals who are anxious about computers may be at a disadvantage in their learning. This investigation focused on the use of home computers for educational purposes. It compared computer anxiety in adolescents with and without a history of special needs related to language difficulties. Participants were 55 17-year-olds with specific language…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Language Impairments, Language Aptitude, Anxiety
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Kaino, Luckson Muganyizi – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2008
The introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the school curricula raised some hopes that it could minimize gender differences in learning. The interactive nature of ICT materials was believed to provide a favorable environment especially for girls to learn. This article reports the findings of the study that analyzed…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Interviews, Foreign Countries, Gender Differences