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Bullock, Emma P.; Shumway, Jessica F.; Watts, Christina M.; Moyer-Packenham, Patricia S. – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2017
The purpose of this study was to contribute to the research on mathematics app use by very young children, and specifically mathematics apps for touch-screen mobile devices that contain virtual manipulatives. The study used a convergent parallel mixed methods design, in which quantitative and qualitative data were collected in parallel, analyzed…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
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Yau, Jane Yin-Kim; Hristova, Zornitsa – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2018
In recent times, there has been an uptake of mobile learning (hereafter, abbreviated as m-learning), i.e. learning with mobile technologies, especially in the form of mobile apps. Apps are particularly useful as they are small applications usually with a single-purpose and allow the users to view learning content offline from their mobile devices.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications
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Tucker, Stephen I.; Moyer-Packenham, Patricia S.; Westenskow, Arla; Jordan, Kerry E. – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2016
The purpose of this study was to explore relationships between app affordances and user abilities in second graders' interactions with mathematics virtual manipulative touchscreen tablet apps. The research questions focused on varying manifestations of affordance-ability relationships during children's interactions with mathematics virtual…
Descriptors: Manipulative Materials, Grade 2, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction