Once Upon a Tablet: A School Toy in the Making
Study details
| Year: | 2014 |
| Scope: | Multinational |
| Countries: | Denmark |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Qualitative |
| Methods of data collection: | Ethnography / participant observation |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Preschool (0-5 Years old); Kids (6-10 Years old) |
| Funder: | The IT University of Copenhagen |
| Funder Types: | University |
| Informed Consent: | Consent not mentioned |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations not mentioned |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
What is learned during tablet interactions? What kinds of skills are being developed with tablet play? How does the target group, which is still non-alphabetized, navigate digital literate interfaces? Does the concept of digital literacy cover preschoolers’ tablet play? How can tablets promote social interaction? Which modes of interaction are present during tablet play?