Technology when used correctly can be a very powerful tool for education. Its multimedia features combined with a good user interface can increase the quality of learning, engage students and provide new mediums to deliver information. We created a multimedia capable user friendly iPad application that we tested in a real learning environment and determined that, although improvements can be made, our beta software showed that using technology like a tablet can make a positive impact in the learning environment.

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Creator

• Claretti, Ennio
• Everett, Joseph Anthony
• O'Connor, Christopher Thomas
• Saccoccio, Max Anthony
• Leone, Benjamin Joseph

Subject

• Learning
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-052812-152914

Keyword

• Interactive multimedia
• Computer-assisted instruction

Advisor

• Buckholt, Michael Allan
• Rulfs, Jill

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-05-28

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright