Week 13 Blog Post

My topic is technological impacts on primary education.

I performed 5 searches and have listed useful articles that pertain to the queried searches:

Database: Ebsco Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson)

  • Query: online learning platform & primary education
    • Results: 62
    • Limiters: none
  • Query: E-Learning & primary education
    • Results: 1,361
    • Limiters: none
  • Query: Professional Development & Primary Education & Technology
    • Results: 2,614
    • Limiters: none

Database: Ebsco Computer Source

  • Query: Primary Education
    • Results: 231
    • Limiters: Full text
  • One to one technology in the classroom
    • Results: 16
    • Limiters: Full text

 

 

Sources, accompanied by annotated bibliography for my later reference:

Siu Cheung Kong. (2019). Partnership among Schools in E-Learning Implementation: Implications on Elements for Sustainable Development. Journal of Educational Technology & Society22(1), 28–43.

This article details a study done to interpret the results of partnerships among schools in E-Learning aspects. The study, done in Hong Kong, formed results that show correlations between team sizes and other limiting factors have an impact on the overall results of E-Learning. This proved useful to my research and will likely be utilized.

Hamhuis, E., Glas, C., & Meelissen, M. (2020). Tablet assessment in primary education: Are there performance differences between TIMSS’ paper‐and‐pencil test and tablet test among Dutch grade‐four students? British Journal of Educational Technology51(6), 2340–2358. https://doi-org.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/10.1111/bjet.12914

This article shows that there was little difference between tablet based assessment and paper and pencil based assessment in a study. The study tested 532 4th grade Dutch students. This will allow me to point to a lack of mode significance in my research.

Bai, H. (2019). Preparing Teacher Education Students to Integrate Mobile Learning into Elementary Education. TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning63(6), 723–733. https://doi-org.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/10.1007/s11528-019-00424-z

This article pointed to the importance of training up and coming teachers in the use of mobile technology. Training feedback was given and analyzed. This will allow me to point to the importance of training with regard to digital learning. Without the ability to properly utilize technology, teachers and their classrooms will fall behind.

Larkin, K. (2011). You use! I use! We use! Questioning the Orthodoxy of One-to-One Computing in Primary Schools. Journal of Research on Technology in Education44(2), 101–120. https://doi-org.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/10.1080/15391523.2011.10782581

This article challenges the idea that 1:1 computing in primary classrooms should be the norm, and suggests that 1:2 is actually better. A study was done that indicates it may be better for collaboration and engagement. This will help me discuss 1:1 technology and the abilities that it brings to the table, but also show that it may not be the best integration practice.

Angeli, C. (2008). Distributed Cognition: A Framework for Understanding the Role of Computers in Classroom Teaching and Learning. Journal of Research on Technology in Education40(3), 271–279. https://doi-org.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/10.1080/15391523.2008.10782508

Articles discuss the impact of distributed cognition and the framework that is technology in the classroom. This will allow me to point to ideas of the framework in its entirety.

About Jeremy DuPont

I am 22 years old and currently starting my fourth year in my role as Technology Director for a small rural school district. This is also my final semester of college, so I can finally see the finish line and the ending of my lack of cash due to this wonderful piece of paper that I will be earning ;)

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