Abstract

The purpose of this study was to observe children naturally interacting with these touch screen devices. Little direct instruction was given to the children on the use of the devices however an adult did assist when needed. The device was introduced to the children as would be any other educational material such as play-dough, new items in the dramatic play center, or new media in the sensory table. Teachers assisted children when needed, but facilitated and promoted the use of exploratory behavior to learn about and use these devices. The findings from the collected data for part 1 and part 2 of this study were surprisingly consistent. The themes and trends that were observed in the participant observation single subject case study were also evident in the group setting.

Citation

Geist, E.A. (2012). A Qualitative Examination of Two Year-Olds Interaction with Tablet Based Interactive Technology. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 39(1), 26-35. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/88310/.

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Keywords

• Computer Uses in Education
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Direct Instruction
• Dramatic Play
• educational technology
• instructional materials
• interaction
• Interpersonal Relationship
• Learning Activities
• Participant Observation
• Play
• Toddlers