ERIC Number: EJ1165833
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Publication Date: 2018-Feb
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Young Children and Tablets: A Systematic Review of Effects on Learning and Development
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v34 n1 p1-9 Feb 2018
Mobile applications are popular among young children, yet there is a dearth of studies examining their impact on learning and development. A systematic review identified 19 studies reporting learning effects on children 2 to 5 years old. The number of children participating in experimental, quasi-experimental, or mixed-method studies was 862 and in descriptive or correlation studies, 941. The majority of studies reported positive effects on literacy development, mathematics, science, problem-solving, and self-efficacy. Among the factors explaining observed effects were design features, the role of adults, and a similarity between applications and transfer context. Although drawing firm conclusions remains a challenge, this review forms a first step towards systematic research in the field and contributes to shaping directions for future research.
Descriptors: Young Children, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Research, Research Design, Correlation, Outcomes of Education, Student Improvement, Literacy, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement, Problem Solving, Self Efficacy, Transfer of Training, Achievement Gains, Adults, Role, Literature Reviews
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