Exploring the Potential of the Homework System and Tablet PCs to Support Continuity of Numeracy Practices between Home and Primary School

Lucinda Kerawalla; Jeanette O'Connor; Joshua Underwood; Benedict duBoulay; Joe Holmberg; Rose Luckin; Hilary Smith; Hilary Tunley

Educational Media International Vol. 44, No. 4 (December 2007) pp. 289–303

In this study we assess whether and how the Homework System was effective in creating greater continuity of understanding between home and school. Children in a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class (aged 5-6 years old) were taught numeracy using the...