Share Paper: Using Touch-Based Input to Promote Student Math Learning in a Multimedia Learning Environment
Tuesday, June 25 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Sidney
Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of touch-based input using a tablet device on students’ math learning. To this end, a virtual manipulative environment was designed to introduce the concept of multiplication by connecting students’ manipulative actions with on-screen objects to relevant mathematical notation presented visually and aurally. Ninety-seven (N = 97) first grade students used the virtual manipulative environment for 10 sessions using either a laptop computer or a tablet device. All participants took mid- and post-tests. The results show that when using the touch-input method, students took less time to complete the tests while making fewer attempts to answer ...