Web-based information search: strategies and diffrences betwen tablet and pc use

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Published: Feb 10, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/815
Keywords:
Tablet, Information search, Secondary School, Personal Computer, PC, Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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Davide Parmigiani
Dipartimento di Scienze della Formazione, Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova
Andrea Traverso
Dipartimento di Scienze della Formazione, Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova
Valentina Pennazio
Dipartimento di Scienze della Formazione, Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova
Alessia Olivieri
Dipartimento di Scienze della Formazione, Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova

Abstract

This study focused on differences in the web-based information search and evaluation strategies that secondary school students employ when using either mobile devices or personal computers. The study followed several classes throughout the school year, collecting data by way of semi-structured interviews. Three different information search and evaluation strategies were observed, with some specific differences arising from comparison between tablet and personal computer use.

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Vol. 23 No. 3 (2015): TD66 - General Issue
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Articles - General topics

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