Using Digital Technology for Learning: The Perspectives of Children, Parents, and Teachers (Poster 13)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Wednesday 12:40 p.m.
  In Poster Session: Sociology of Education SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Research on children’s digital technology use has generally focused on school and home separately, and is often solely from an adult point-of-view. This study explores children’s use of technology as a learning tool and the role of schools and families in this process within the framework of digital capital’s two main dimensions (access and competence). Drawing on digital diaries and interviews with 14 children (ages 8-15), 12 parents, and 20 teachers, differences in digital technology use among the participants will be discussed with a focus on children’s perspectives and the extent to which they drive their own learning. The implications for leveraging this tool to support 21st century learning and strengthening school-home partnerships will be considered.

Author

• Cathlene Hillier, University of Saskatchewan