A study of the tablet computer´s application in K-12 schools in China

As an emerging mobile terminal, tablet computers have begun to enter into the educational system. For better understanding the application and people´s perspectives of the new technology in K-12 schools in China, a survey was conducted to investigate tablet computer´s application, user´s perspectives and requirements among K-12 students, teachers and educational administrators in urban areas in China. The findings of the study showed that people still need deeper understanding of the new technology´s application in K-12 education. In addition, this study stated that in order to introduce tablet computers into K-12 education, more attention should be paid to the comprehensive design of the whole educational system, including the design of the learning support system and instructional strategies, as well as the design and development of educational software and resources.