Practical Study of ICT Installation in a Public Elementary School in Japan

Abstract

This paper explains the field trial of tablet installation in a public elementary school in Japan. Three applications were incorporated in the trial, including the educational SNS Edmodo, an English word learning application, and a math drill application. Evaluations were carried out based on questionnaires and from the viewpoint of the learning effect. According to the questionnaire investigation, the atmosphere, activity level, concentration, and understandability in the class improved with the installation of the tablets. Experimental results also showed significant test score improvement by heavy users of the math drill application compared to light and midrange users.