Reference | Domains measured | Tool/s used |
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Hallstedt et al. (2018) Short and long‐term effects of a mathematics tablet intervention for low performing second graders. Journal of Educational Psychology, 2017, vol. 110 (8), pp. 1127–1148. |
Arithmetic Word problem solving Cognitive |
Arithmetic: · 4 Grade 3 Math Battery scales · HRT · Arithmetic Composite · Diamant AG1 Word problem solving: · Klurisen, measuring problem solving · Word Problem Solving Test by Jitendra (Jitendra et al., 2007) Cognitive: · Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (Ravens). · Grid and Digit‐Span Backwards. |
Bebell and Pedulla (2015) A quantitative investigation into the impacts of 1:1 iPads on early learner's ELA and math achievement. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 14, 191–215. |
English Language Arts Maths |
ELA: Rigby Benchmark Assessment Children's Progress (2009) Academic Assessment (CPAA—standard United States academic assessment)· Phonics/Writing Test (PW) · Test (List) · Phonemic Awareness Test (PA) · Reading Test (Read) Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement (OSELA) · Letter Identification (LetID) · Concepts about Print (CAP) · Word Reading/Ohio Word Test (OWR)· Writing Vocabulary (WV) · Hearing and Recording Sounds in Words (HRSIW) · Text Reading |
Bouta and Retalis (2013) Enhancing primary school children collaborative learning experiences in maths via a 3D virtual environment Education and Information Technologies (2013) vol. 18: 571 |
Engagement in a task |
Measured through chat log files within specific computer programme Observation—video recording then coding |
Clarke and Abbott (2015) Young pupils', their teacher's and classroom assistants' experiences of iPads in a Northern Ireland school: “Four and five years old, who would have thought they could do that?” British Journal of Educational Technology, 2015, Vol. 47(6), pp.1051–1064. |
Motivation Confidence Collaboration Listening skills Fine motor skills |
Observation and interviews (via circle time) |
D'Agostino et al. (2015) Introducing an iPad app into literacy instruction for struggling readers: Teacher perceptions and student outcomes. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 2015, vol 16(4), pp.522–548. |
Literacy | Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement (OSELA) |
Gustad (2014) The impact of technology tools on literacy motivation on elementary school English language learners: podcasting in a 4th grade EAL class. The International Schools Journal, 2014, vol. 34(1), pp.75–84. |
Motivation to read | Motivation to Read Profile (MRP) reading survey |
Jesson et al. (2015) Raising literacy levels using digital learning: a design‐based approach in New Zealand. The Curriculum Journal, 2016, Vol 26(2), pp. 198–223. |
Literacy | e‐asTTle assessment tool. This is a standardised online assessment, based on the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 2007 |
Kiger et al. (2012) Examining the Influence of a Mobile Learning Intervention on Third Grade Math Achievement. Educational Technology, Research & Development, 2012, Vol. 45(1), pp.61–82. |
Maths | Bespoke post‐intervention multiplication test, administered under standardised conditions. |
Lee (2017) Learning vocabulary through e‐book reading of young children with various reading abilities. Reading and Writing, 2017, vol. 30(7). Pp.1595–1616. |
Vocabulary |
The TOSREC—standardised reading test, measures speed & accuracy of silent reading Bespoke vocabulary test |
Liu (2012) Effects of Integrating Multimedia into the Third Grade Mathematics Curriculum to Improve Student Learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2012, vol. 40(3), pp.251–271. |
Maths |
Bespoke pre/post‐test developed Bespoke student feedback survey (Likert scale, e.g., how did you like the content of the lesson) |
Looi et al. (2015) Exploring Students' Progression in an Inquiry Science Curriculum Enabled by Mobile Learning. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technology, 2015, vol. 8(1), pp.43–54. |
Science | Standard academic assessment (this example is Singapore) |
Miller (2011) Educational benefits of using game consoles in a primary classroom: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Educational Technology, 2010, Vol. 41(2), pp.242–255. |
Mathematics—performance and attitude |
100 item “number challenge” (Miller & Robertson 2009) Marsh's Self‐Description Questionnaire (measures self‐perception) |
Moon et al. (2017) Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Student‐Centered iPad Applications. TechTrends, 2017, Vol. 61(2), pp.187–194. |
Reading comprehension |
Bespoke reading habits survey (Likert) AIMSweb Reading comprehension assessment (MAZE) |
Musti‐Rao & Plati (2015) Comparing Two Classwide Interventions: Implications of Using Technology for Increasing Multiplication Fact Fluency. Journal of Behavioural Education, 2015, vol. 24(4), pp.418–437. |
Maths | App immediate score feedback |
Outhwaite et al. (2017) Closing the gap: Efficacy of a tablet intervention to support the development of early mathematical skills in UK primary school children. Computers & Education, 2017, vol. 108, pp. 43–58. |
Maths |
Bespoke tools based on Numerical Operations sub‐test of the WIAT‐II (Wechsler, 2005). Bespoke 50 item quiz measuring curriculum knowledge. |
Sessions et al. (2016) The Neglected “R”: Improving Writing Instruction Through iPad Apps. TechTrends, 2016, Vol. 60(3), pp.218–225 |
Student writing skills Motivation Engagement Classroom dynamics |
Developmental Reading Assessment Analysis of daily learning journals Semi‐structured interviews |
Yinikoglu & Gogus (2017) Use of handwriting recognition technologies in tablet‐based learning modules for first grade education. Educational Technology Research & Development, 2017, Vol. 65(5), pp.1369–1388. |
Motivation to write |
Bespoke questionnaire developed (pre and post‐intervention) Observation |
Savage et al. (2013) A (Pan‐Canadian) cluster randomized control effectiveness trial of the ABRACADABRA web‐based literacy program. Journal of Educational Psychology, 105(2), 310–328. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031025 |
Literacy |
Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) Fry's Instant Word List (Fry et al. 2000) Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE) Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills (DIBELS; Kaminski & Good, 1996) Subtests: Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) & Phonemic Segmentation Fluency subtest |