Integrating Mobile Technology Into Instruction in Elementary Classrooms: Impact on Student Engagement and Learning

• In Event: New Developments in Learning Technologies

Abstract

To examine the impact of iPad use on student engagement, student learning, and teacher efficacy in 3rd to 5th grade classrooms, this mixed methods case study looks at two cases from a larger dataset. A Spanish and art teacher instructed classes with digital mobile technology (DMT) and without DMT. Teacher and student interviews, classroom observations, student engagement surveys and pre/post assessments were analyzed. Findings show student engagement varied across conditions. There was no significant difference in student achievement; however, more student-directed learning and digital literacy competencies were found when students used DMT. Teacher efficacy, examined through the SAMR framework, showed levels of enhancement/transformation and redefinition in technology integration.

Authors

• Jaymie Paige Stein Green, Paterson Public Schools

• Sara Skluzacek, New York Department of Education

• Sean Kennedy Adcroft, Fordham Law Clinic

• Mahitot Arnold, Fordham University

• Susan J Chambre, Fordham University

• Tomasita Ortiz, Fordham Graduate School of Education

• Staci Tedrow, Fordham Graduate School of Education

• Kristen H. Turner, Fordham University

• Akane Zusho, Fordham University

• Carmina Marcial, Michael Cohen Group LLC