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Tablet use in schools: a critical review of the evidence for learning outcomes

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Haßler, B., Major, L., Hennessy, S.·2016·Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

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The increased popularity of tablets in general has led to uptake in education. We critically review the literature reporting use of tablets by primary and secondary school children across the curriculum, with a particular emphasis on learning outcomes. The systematic review methodology was used, and our literature search resulted in 33 relevant studies meeting the inclusion criteria. A total of 23 met the minimum quality criteria and were examined in detail (16 reporting positive learning outcomes, 5 no difference and 2 negative learning outcomes). Explanations underlying these observations were analysed, and factors contributing to successful uses of tablets are discussed. While we hypothesize how tablets can viably support children in completing a variety of learning tasks (across a range of contexts and academic subjects), the fragmented nature of the current knowledge base, and the scarcity of rigorous studies, makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions. The generalizability of evidence is limited, and detailed explanations as to how, or why, using tablets within certain activities can improve learning remain elusive. We recommend that future research moves beyond exploration towards systematic and in‐depth investigations building on the existing findings documented here.

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Authors: Haßler, B., Major, L., & Hennessy, S.
Affiliations: University of Cambridge (GB)
Corresponding author: Haßler, B.
ORCID: Haßler, B.
Major, L.
Hennessy, S.
Venue: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2015-12-13
Volume: 32
Issue: 2
Pages: 139-156
ISSN: 0266-4909 (ISSN-L)
1365-2729
DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12123
OpenAlex: W1041173458
Cited by: 372
References: 138
Citations by year: 2026: 12 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 38 · 2021: 49 · 2020: 42 · 2019: 63 · 2018: 42 · 2017: 33 · 2016: 17 · 2015: 1
FWCI: 154.53
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: green
www.repository.cam.ac.uk
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (publishedVersion)
Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion)
Apollo (University of Cambridge) (submittedVersion)
Funders: Arm
Topics: Social Sciences › Education › Education and Technology Integration
Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Mobile Learning in Education
Social Sciences › Education › Child Development and Digital Technology
Keywords: tablets in education, learning outcomes, elementary school students, high school students, educational technology, tablet-based learning, academic disciplines

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