Implementation of a One-to-One iPod Touch Program in a Middle School

Authors

Helen Crompton, Old Dominion UniversityFollow
Julie Keane

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2012

Publication Title

Journal of Interactive Online Learning

Volume

11

Issue

1

Pages

1-18

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of a whole school one-to-one iPod Touch project in a middle school in the southeastern United States. While some focused studies have been undertaken in this new field of learning, there has been little research to date that documents activity within a whole school implementation (Chen, Kao, & Sheu, 2003; Conti-Ramsden, Durkin, & Simkin, 2010). Using Rogers' (1963, 2003) theory of diffusion of innovation as a lens for this research, we gathered data from observations, focus groups, and interviews. Our findings indicated that teachers focused on internet-based research activities, formative assessment, innovative practices, and remediation, but they often had difficulty finding appropriate applications. Teachers and students were both positive and critical regarding efficacy of this device in middle schools. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)

Comments

The Journal of Interactive Online Learning is an open access journal.

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ORCID

0000-0002-1775-8219 (Crompton)

Original Publication Citation

Crompton, H., & Keane, J. (2012). Implementation of a one-to-one iPod touch program in a middle school. Journal of interactive online learning, 11(1), 1-18.

Repository Citation

Crompton, Helen and Keane, Julie, "Implementation of a One-to-One iPod Touch Program in a Middle School" (2012). Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications. 57.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/teachinglearning_fac_pubs/57