Popular Science has reported on a project undertaken by Durham University in the UK, through its Schools of Education, Computer Science, and Psychology; the group has developed a new multi-user, multiple touch "smart desk" interface with teacher viewing software. Studies of 400 students aged 8-10 years old with the new "Star Trek" desks tends to show increased student engagement in math through peer collaboration and more teacher oversight than traditional paper and pencil lessons. http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-11/classroom-future-turns-desks-multi-user-touchscreen-tablets
In a related survey by the MIT Center for Mobile Learning at the Media Lab and Verizon Foundation, it was determined that middle school youths who use mobile technology such as smartphones and tablets are more likely to be interested in STEM subjects. http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/11/29/report-middle-school-students-using-smartphones-more-interested-in-stem.aspx?admgarea=News1
In a related survey by the MIT Center for Mobile Learning at the Media Lab and Verizon Foundation, it was determined that middle school youths who use mobile technology such as smartphones and tablets are more likely to be interested in STEM subjects. http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/11/29/report-middle-school-students-using-smartphones-more-interested-in-stem.aspx?admgarea=News1
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