Pedagogical Features of Interactive Apps for Effective Learning of Foundational Skills

Autor/inn/en	Huntington, Bethany; Goulding, James; Pitchford, Nicola J.
Titel	Pedagogical Features of Interactive Apps for Effective Learning of Foundational Skills
Quelle	In: British Journal of Educational Technology, 54 (2023) 5, S.1273-1291 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Huntington, Bethany) ORCID (Goulding, James) ORCID (Pitchford, Nicola J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0007-1013
DOI	10.1111/bjet.13317
Schlagwörter	Computer Oriented Programs; Interaction; Foreign Countries; Out of School Youth; Rural Areas; Technology Uses in Education; Independent Study; Psychomotor Skills; Task Analysis; Learner Engagement; Language Usage; Skill Development; Literacy; Numeracy; Outcomes of Education; Tanzania + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerprogramm; Interaktion; Ausland; Rural area; Ländlicher Raum; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Selbststudium; Psychomotorische Aktivität; Aufgabenanalyse; Sprachgebrauch; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; Rechenkompetenz; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Tansania
Abstract	Interactive apps are commonly used to support the acquisition of foundational skills. Yet little is known about how pedagogical features of such apps affect learning outcomes, attainment and motivation--particularly when deployed in lower-income contexts, where educational gains are most needed. In this study, we analyse which app features are most effective in supporting the acquisition of foundational literacy and numeracy skills. We compare five apps developed for the Global Learning XPRIZE and deployed to 2041 out-of-school children in 172 remote Tanzanian villages. A total of 41 non-expert participants each provided 165 comparative judgements of the five apps from the competition, across 15 pedagogical features. Analysis and modelling of these 6765 comparisons indicate that the apps created by the joint winners of the XPRIZE, who produced the greatest learning outcomes over the 15-month field trial, shared six pedagogical features--autonomous learning, motor skills, task structure, engagement, language demand and personalisation. Results demonstrate that this combination of features is effective at supporting learning of foundational skills and has a positive impact on educational outcomes. To maximise learning potential in environments with both limited resources and deployment opportunities, developers should focus attention on this combination of features, especially for out-of-school children in low- and middle-income countries. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01