Analysis of an awareness survey of basic tool operational skills of learners in a one-to-one computing environment

Abstract

We conducted an awareness survey on children regarding the use of one-to-one computing and analyzed how much the acquisition of basic tool operational skills of learners differs depending on the information terminal environment and the grade in which the learner is in school. We also considered whether it could be used as a familiar learning tool for children. Upon analyzing the answers of 1095 children from 14 schools in 9 local governments, 4th grade in elementary school, the evaluation score of the operation skills of Spreadsheet, Programming, and Interact tool was low, along with the usage frequency in the schools. We show that it is necessary to devise guidance to improve operational skills. Comparing the information terminal environment and grades, the number of children who use one-to-one computing was significantly higher than that of children sharing the information terminal, in the five categories of the answer results regarding the operation skills of the basic tools. We also show that the Information and Communication Technology environment, guidance, and grade differences in schools have an effect, and we clarify the importance of teaching in a way so that students can learn across subjects. In addition, the frequency of use at home may also affect the acquisition of operational skills, and how this can be integrated into homework should be considered in the future.