Table 1.
Comparison of the curricula for the two intervention groups.
| Class | Syllabus | |
| ICTa-communication group | ICT-entertainment group | |
| 1 | General knowledge about tablet functions: turn tablet on and off; keyboard functions | General knowledge about tablet functions: turn tablet on and off; keyboard functions |
| 2 | Input data using handwriting, typing, and voice commands for searching | Input data using handwriting, typing, and voice commands for searching |
| 3 | Invite friends to join; take and attach photos; add friends by shaking or using Quick Response feature | Search on YouTube for a movie, news, TV program, or favorite song |
| 4 | Make a video phone call using Line | Search on YouTube for a song and sing along (Karaoke) |
| 5 | Download a sticker using Line to make a photo card | Search on YouTube for a song or video to express your feelings |
| 6 | Make and send a photo card using Line; add sticker graphics | Search on YouTube for a popular song or video about your favorite reminiscence |
| 7 | Send a text message using Line and add a sticker | Search on YouTube for a movie, news, TV program, or favorite song and share with your friends |
| 8 | Attach a file | Search on YouTube for a song or video that gives you strength when you are having a difficult time |
| 9 | Search for a city or street using Google Maps; sightsee using Google Satellite | Search for a city or street using Google Maps; sightsee using Google Satellite |
| 10 | Experience YouTube by learning how to search for a favorite song | Experience Line by learning how to make a video or phone call |
| 11 | Make a video phone call using Line; send a text message and a sticker | Search on YouTube for a favorite song and sing it with a friend |
| 12 | Graduation | Graduation |
aICT: information and communications technology.