Date of Award
2015
Type
Thesis
Major
Special Education - General Curriculum - Reading Concentration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Dr. Mary Beth Hendricks
Second Advisor
Dr. Toni Franklin
Third Advisor
Dr.Cindy S. Ticknor
Recommended Citation
Davis, Telea, "The Use of an iPad to Support Mathematics Instruction for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 176.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/176
Comments
For many years, mathematics seems to be one of the most demanding and challenging subjects for many students. Traditionally, mathematics has been taught using direct instruction with paper and pencil using a drill and practice technique. Although this form of instruction may work for some, typical students with intellectual and developmental disabilities may experience difficulties with engagement, motivation, learning, and achievement. Many schools are integrating iPads into their classrooms as a result. To explore the issue, an extensive literature review was carried out to research the use of iPads as a support in mathematics education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Although there are other categories of disability that could benefit from technology as a support, the focus of discussion is students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Studies found that using iPads generally increased student engagement, motivation, learning and overall achievement. Implications for future research include carrying out a long-term study to compare various new technology to the iPad to observe the benefits, challenges, and limitations in relation to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.