1. M INI IPAD PROJECT CASE STUDY Dr Aaron van Klyton & Dr Edna Solomon APT 2014, University of Greenwich 8 th July, 2014.

2. C ONTENTS Overview Uses of mini ipads in Global Business tutorial Methodology Findings Conclusion

3. B ACKGROUND To investigate the use of “technology distractions” to increase learning experience and engagement of students. Context: MA/MBA students with diverse international backgrounds. Used in 2 out of 4 tutorials in Global Business. 5 mini ipads distributed in classes of 15-25 students.

4. R ATIONALE FOR R ESEARCH Problems in previous years Lack of engagement of non-presenters in group presentations. Information asymmetry: Students had little access to information during the tutorial discussions. Insufficient collaborative learning

5. A PPLICATIONS OF MINI IPADS IN TUTORIALS 1. To video record formative presentations for self development. 2. Tutor and non-presenting students uploaded comments into wikis for the presenting groups. 3. In small group discussions. 4. As a research tool to brainstorm final report questions.

6. M ETHODOLOGY Data collection: Questionnaires Types of Questions Benefits and Limitations of ipads. Rank usefulness of ipads in its applications. Ipad ownership & usage of mini ipads distributed. On whether ipads increased learning experience, understanding & engagement. Value of ipads vs traditional means in group presentations/ small group discussions. Method of Analysis Mixed method approach combining thematic analysis of responses with descriptive statistics.

7. S UMMARY S TATISTICS OF R ESPONDENTS ClassRespondent s Mean ageMalesFemales Aaron1522.987 Edna1024.264 Total sample size: 25 students ; Total class size: 33 students.

8. Q UALITATIVE A NALYSIS (R ESULTS FROM O PEN Q UESTION S URVEY ) Benefits : uploading comments, viewing articles & student generated knowledge Limitations : Hinders listening; limited quantity in class. Participation Benefits : Useful Apps ; enhanced technological skills of students Limitation : Wikis; Distractive; Unfamiliar to some students Technology Benefits : Useful to students without a laptop. Limitations : Limits sharing knowledge because of individual internet access Team work Benefits : Ability to research topics; feeds discussion Limitations : None mentioned. Research Benefits : Significant to learning experience & engagement. Limitations : None mentioned. Access to Information

9. S TUDENT P ERCEPTION OF USEFULNESS OF IPAD ACTIVITIES Ipad usesNumber Mean score Standard deviation MinMax Video the formative presentation 254.640.57 35 Upload comments during presentations 25 4.88 0.33 45 View articles25 4.88 0.33 45 Use of the iPad + wiki as a notebook for Group activities 24 4.46 0.72 35 Use of the ipad + wiki in group discussions 24 4.6 0.58 35 Use of the iPad as a research tool 25 4.48 0.71 35 Key: 1 =Extra burden, 2=Distraction, 3=Not useful, 4=Somewhat useful, 5= Very useful.

10. S TUDENT P ERCEPTION ON IMPACT OF IPAD ON L EARNING ENGAGEMENT / EXPERIENCE

11. S TUDENT PREFERENCES ON IPADS / TRADITIONAL METHODS FOR TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES.

12. O VERALL LEVEL OF E NGAGEMENT IN TUTORIALS ( ALL TUTORIALS )

13. H OW OFTEN DID YOU BRING YOUR IPADS / TABLETS / LAPTOPS IN YOUR TUTORIAL ? ( ALL TUTORIALS )

14. C ONCLUSIONS Students happy to embrace the incorporation of technology into tutorial activities. The use of ipads contributes to the learning experience of students. There is a need to develop learning activities that complements the use of technology. Students bring their own e-tablets or laptops. Future Research Areas.