Share Paper: Collaborative Writing through iPad Sharing

  1. Bård Ketil Engen, Oslo and Akerhus University College, Norway
  2. Tonje Hilde Giæver, Oslo and Akerhus University College, Norway
  3. Louise Mifsud, Oslo and Akerhus University College, Norway
Wednesday, October 18 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Port McNeil

Abstract: In this paper we present findings from a the collaborative use of tablets (iPads) in a third grade primary classroom in Norway where pupils worked on creating fairy tales Pupils had been using iPads since their first grade The pupils worked in groups of five, sharing an iPad We observed and recorded the whole trajectory of the story development, which lasted a week, using video as well as field notes In this paper we raise the issue of what role the tablet has in collaborative writing activities We analyse our data from a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) perspective Our ...