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Shafia Abdul Rahman – International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 2024
This research aimed to examine the effect of the "Matific" platform on preschool students' academic performance in Mathematics in Al Dhafra Region, United Arab Emirates. It also examined the difference between boys' and girls' academic performance after using the "Matific" platform during mathematics learning. An experimental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Preschool Education
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Pandora Dorouka; Michail Kalogiannakis; Ron Blonder – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2024
Successful integration of digital technologies in the education of young children still needs to be solved. Despite a growing body of research focusing on learning through digital technologies in childhood, there are areas of knowledge where the impact of digital technologies has yet to be explored. A prominent example is nanoscience and…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Literacy Education, Early Childhood Education
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Carreño, María José; Castro-Alonso, Juan C.; Gallardo, María José – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2022
Currently, the physics disciplines are represented by a significantly larger number of professional males, compared to females. Although the problem of underrepresentation of female physicists has several causes, one likely reason is the lower interest that female school students have in physics activities. Several instructional solutions have…
Descriptors: Physics, High School Students, Student Interests, Handheld Devices
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Nami, Fatemeh – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
The popularity and use of smartphone apps for language learning have significantly grown in Iran over the past years. Despite this growth, empirical data on students' choice of such apps, their perception towards them, and the impact of external factors on their attitude remains scant. In an attempt to contribute to this research base, a…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Second Language Instruction
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Weipeng Yang – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2024
Computational Thinking (CT) is essential for developing creativity, problem-solving, and digital competence in the 21st century. Coding tools like robotic toys and tablet apps have become popular in early childhood education to support CT development, but there is a debate on which tool is more effective. Little evidence exists on the effect of…
Descriptors: Coding, Preschool Children, Computation, Thinking Skills
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Malik, Nasrudeen Ayinde; Salman, Medinat Folorunso; Ameen, Khadijat S.; Abdullahi, Kehinde – Anatolian Journal of Education, 2020
The problems of pupils' understanding, performance and attitude towards mathematics cannot be overlooked. This study investigated the basic school pupils' attitude towards the use of BridgeIT mobile application for learning mathematics in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive research of a survey method. A simple random sampling…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Instruction, Performance
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Radovic, Slaviša; Radojicic, Marija; Veljkovic, Kristina; Maric, Miroslav – Interactive Learning Environments, 2020
The rapid growth in diversity of information and communication technologies (ICT) enables a range of teaching methods, learning support strategies, and education settings to be developed. Questions about appropriate, effective, and efficient use of educational technology in teaching mathematics have been gaining more attention. This study focuses…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Computer Software, Technology Uses in Education
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Ng, Wan; Nicholas, Howard – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2018
Various responses to the ideas of a digital disconnect between home and school include the call for a more thoughtful exploration of the relationship between formal and informal uses of technologies. Studies have indicated the complex and interacting influences on patterns of technology use at home and at school, including patterns of Web 2.0 use…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices
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Martin, Florence; Gezer, Tuba; Anderson, Jimmeka; Polly, Drew; Wang, WeiChao – Educational Media International, 2021
Children are exposed to digital devices at an early age. This study examines parents' perception of student digital safety on technology use, time spent, parent concerns and knowledge on various digital safety topics. Through a survey-based study, we analyzed data collected from 113 parents. Parents mentioned that their kids use Internet via…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Child Safety, Internet, Handheld Devices
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Kickmeier-Rust, Michael D.; Hillemann, Eva-C.; Albert, Dietrich – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2014
Gamification is a recent trend in the field of game-based learning that accounts for development effort, costs, and effectiveness concerns of games. Another trend in educational technology is learning analytics and formative feedback. In the context of a European project the developed a light weight tool for learning and practicing divisions named…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Educational Games, Teaching Methods
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Shi, Wei-Zhao; Sun, Jiajun; Xu, Chong; Huan, Weiliang – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2016
In this study, smartphone was used to alter the traditional procedure by involving students in active learning experiences prior to the laboratory meeting. The researcher surveyed students' view on the effect of using smartphone to enhance learning in the general physics laboratory. The use of smartphone was evaluated by having 120 students who…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Active Learning
Christensen, Claire; Hoisington, Cindy; Vahey, Phil; Hupert, Naomi; Pasnik, Shelley – Education Development Center, Inc., 2019
Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and SRI International conducted an independent study of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) KIDS "Play & Learn Science" app, which includes in-app and direct hands-on science explorations for children ages 3 to 6 and their parents. This study explored the impact of the PBS KIDS "Play…
Descriptors: Play, Hands on Science, Inquiry, Young Children
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Mills, Michael, Ed.; Wake, Donna, Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
Education has been progressing at a rapid pace ever since educators have been able to harness the power of mobile technology. Open-access learning techniques provide more students with the opportunity to engage in educational opportunities that may have been previously restricted. "Empowering Learners with Mobile Open-Access Learning…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Ahadiat, Nas – Journal of Education for Business, 2008
Given the wide range of technologies available for use in education, the author tried to determine which technologies have widespread applications for accounting educators. This information can provide a basis on which faculty can determine which media are more appropriate or have practical applications in accounting curricula. In addition, the…
Descriptors: Accounting, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Incidence