ERIC Number: EJ1085266
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jul
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1694-609X
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Digital Natives: Fifth-Grade Students' Authentic and Ritualistic Engagement with Technology
Dietrich, Trevor; Balli, Sandra J.
International Journal of Instruction, v7 n2 p21-34 Jul 2014
Thirty four fifth-grade students were interviewed about classroom learning and technology. Interview data were considered through Schlechty's (2002) levels of engagement framework to explore students' authentic or ritualistic engagement during technology supported lessons. Student engagement is defined as interest in and commitment to learning. Results indicated that students were engaged in classroom learning when using technology, particularly when they had control of the technology. Control and choices inherent in the learning task support authentic engagement with lesson content more than does technology alone.
Descriptors: Grade 5, Learner Engagement, Technology Uses in Education, Student Participation, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Qualitative Research, Information Technology, Familiarity, Computer Literacy, Semi Structured Interviews, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Student Role
International Journal of Instruction. Usak University, College of Education, Ankara Izmir Yolu, 1 Eylul Kampusu, Usak, 64200, Turkey. Tel: +90-5357355455; e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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