Investigating Choices of Appropriate Devices for One-to-One Computing Initiatives in Schools Worldwide
M. Sirajul Islam, Annika Andersson · International Journal of Information and Education Technology · 2015
The use of technology in schools is rapidly increasingtoday most notably through the one-to-one (1:1) programs that are being implemented all around the world.Considering how new technologies are emerging fast and obsoleting others in schools, there is a need to continuously monitor and understand the features of various devices in terms of embedded technology and interaction with users.This paper therefore presents the nature of computing devices used in 1:1 computing programs in schools around the world, including investigating the benefits and drawbacks, by means of a systematic literature review and a survey conducted in some schools in Sweden.The paper also presents findings based on how the various uses of technology affect cooperation practices as well as personal exploration.