Does It Matter Whether One Takes a Test on an iPad or a Desktop Computer?

Autor/in	Ling, Guangming
Titel	Does It Matter Whether One Takes a Test on an iPad or a Desktop Computer?
Quelle	In: International Journal of Testing, 16 (2016) 4, S.352-377 (26 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1530-5058
DOI	10.1080/15305058.2016.1160097
Schlagwörter	Educational Testing; Computer Assisted Testing; Handheld Devices; Computers; Comparative Analysis; Middle School Students; Grade 8; Keyboarding (Data Entry); Reading Tests; Mathematics Tests; Writing Tests; National Competency Tests; Scores; Reaction Time; Student Attitudes; Preferences; Multiple Choice Tests; Gender Differences; Racial Differences; Multivariate Analysis; Test Reliability; Indiana; Maryland; New Jersey; National Assessment of Educational Progress + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Digitalrechner; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; Texterfassung; Lesetest; Writing test; Schreibtest; Reaktionsvermögen; Schülerverhalten; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Geschlechterkonflikt; Rassenunterschied; Multivariate Analyse; Testreliabilität
Abstract	To investigate possible iPad related mode effect, we tested 403 8th graders in Indiana, Maryland, and New Jersey under three mode conditions through random assignment: a desktop computer, an iPad alone, and an iPad with an external keyboard. All students had used an iPad or computer for six months or longer. The 2-hour test included reading, math, and writing items adapted from released NAEP 8th grade tests. Overall, no significant difference was found on the reading, math, or writing section scores or section response time among the three mode conditions. Further, roughly comparable numbers of students reportedly favored testing using an iPad or a desktop computer, but using a preferred mode did not lead to significantly higher section scores. These findings suggest that there is no noticeable disadvantage associated with taking a test on an iPad than on a desktop computer for experienced users of these two studied devices. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01