Tablet use in schools: A critical review of the evidence for learning outcomes

B Haßler, L Major, S Hennessy - Journal of Computer Assisted …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The increased popularity of tablets in general has led to uptake in education. We critically
review the literature reporting use of tablets by primary and secondary school children …

Challenges and opportunities for teacher professional development in interactive use of technology in African schools

S Hennessy, B Haßler, R Hofmann - Technology, pedagogy and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
This article examines the supporting and constraining factors influencing professional
learning about interactive teaching and mobile digital technology use in low-resourced basic …

[PDF][PDF] Teacher factors influencing classroom use of ICT in Sub-Saharan Africa

S Hennessy, D Harrison, L Wamakote - Itupale online journal of …, 2010 - academia.edu
This paper synthesises the research literature on teachers‟ use of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in primary and secondary schools in sub-Saharan Africa …

Sustaining and scaling pedagogic innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Grounded insights for teacher professional development

B Hassler, S Hennessy, R Hofmann - Journal of learning for development, 2018 - jl4d.net
Developing sustainable and scalable educational initiatives is a key challenge in low-
income countries where donor-funded short-term projects are limited by both contextual …

Kenya's ICT Policy in Practice: The Effectiveness of Tablets and E-Readers in Improving Student Outcomes.

B Piper, E Jepkemei, D Kwayumba, K Kibukho - FIRE: Forum for International …, 2015 - ERIC
Kenya is investing in information and communication technology (ICT) to improve children's
learning outcomes. However, the literature on ICT is pessimistic about the ability of ICT …

[PDF][PDF] Perception of teachers on effectiveness of online learning in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic

OM Auma, J Achieng - Journal of Humanites and Social Sciences, 2020 - academia.edu
The rapid surge of digital technology coupled with Internet connectivity into the learning
environment; provide remarkable opportunities for 21st century blended learning …

Using educational technology to develop early literacy skills in Sub-Saharan Africa

PC Abrami, CA Wade, L Lysenko, J Marsh… - Education and …, 2016 - Springer
The research explores the impact of interactive, multimedia literacy software (ABRA) on the
reading skills of early elementary students in Kenya. Twelve grade two English teachers and …

[PDF][PDF] Problem analysis and focus of EdTech hub's work: Technology in education in low-and middle-income countries

S Hennessy, K Jordan, DA Wagner, ETH Team - 2021 - repository.cam.ac.uk
Educational technology (EdTech) is often promoted as a key 'solution'to the challenge of
achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) by 2030, promising enhanced learning …

The use of eReaders in the classroom and at home to help third-grade students improve their reading and English/language arts standardized test scores

CD Union, LW Union, TD Green - TechTrends, 2015 - Springer
This study explored the effects of a portable technology intervention, the Nook Simple Touch
eReader, on student performance in Reading and English/Language Arts when included as …

Context-relevant strategies for ICT integration in teaching and learning science subjects in Tanzania secondary schools

A Ngodu, PM Ndibalema, F William - Educational Technology Quarterly, 2024 - acnsci.org
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can improve science teaching and
learning. However, understanding the contexts in which ICT is intended to be integrated for …