Annotated Bibliography of Empirical Research
ISTC 685
Michael Le
Research Focus: The use of interactive whiteboards to improve student achievement in
mathematics using virtual manipulative tools.
Research Database: I used these Albert S. Cook Library research databases to find research
articles about my topics.
Education Research Complete (EBSCO)
ERIC (EBSCO)
Research Strategy: I used combinations or terms using OR / AND in my search. I also used * to
identify variations in terms. Through the use of these methods, I was able to get a variety of
results. Some combinations had better results while others showed little results and success. I
noticed by increasing rows, I was able to limit results and focus the research. The greatest
success was when I used the research articles references to find other research articles that met
my needs. I then used a search engine to find the article. I used these key terms in my search for
relevant research articles.
interactive whiteboard OR/ AND, teach*OR/AND, student*OR/AND,
math*OR/AND
Goodwin, Kristy. Issues in Educational Research. Nov2008, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p103-117. 15p.
Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.proxytu.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/detail?vid=2&sid=8bc60daa-336c-4033-b511d62748c4091e%40sessionmgr112&hid=123&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db
=ehh&AN=35750052
This research focused on how interactive multimedia tools in interactive whiteboards can
improve student’s ability to understand fraction. The study consisted of 21 kindergarteners over a
period of 12 weeks. They were involved in whole group lessons using interactive whiteboard,
digital learning objects, and other interactive tools.
Bennett, S. & Lockyer, L. (2008). A study of teacher'sintegration of interactive whiteboards into
four Australian primary school classrooms. Learning,Media and Technology, 33(4), 289–300.
Retrieved from
http://criticalanalysisit5533.wikispaces.com/file/view/A+study+of+teachers'+integration+of+inte
ractive+whiteboards+into+four+australian+primary+school+classrooms.pdf
The focus of the study was how interactive whiteboards were used to improve student
learning in a variety of subject areas, including mathematic. Data was collected through
interviews, classroom observations, logs and questionnaires over two school terms.
Suh, J., Moyer, P. & Heo, H. (2005). Examining technology uses in the classroom: Developing
fraction sense using virtual manipulatives concept tutorials. Journal of Interactive Online
Learning 3(4), 1–21. Retrieved from http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/pdf/3.4.2.pdf
The focus of this research was to see how virtual manipulative improved students
understanding of fractions. The study consisted of three fifth grade class, of varying abilities,
using virtual fraction manipulative. The study showed that the virtual manipulative allowed
students to learn through experimentation and see mathematical relationships.
Wood, R. & Ashfield, J. (2008). The use of the interactive whiteboard for creative teaching and
learning in literacy and mathematics: a case study. British Journal of Educational Technology,
39(1), 84-96. Retrieved from
http://www.pgce.soton.ac.uk/ict/NewPGCE/PDFs/Tyhe%20use%20of%20IWB%20for%20creati
ve%20teaching%20and%20learning%20in%20literacy%20and%20marthematics%20case%20st
udy.pdf
The focus of the study was ways in which interactive whiteboards
Maher, D., Phelps, R., Urane, N. & Lee, M. (2012). Primary school teachers’ use of digital
resources with interactive whiteboards: The Australian context. Australiasian Journal of
Educational Technology, 28(1), 138–158. Retrieved from
http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet28/maher.html
The focus of the research is the importance of the digital resources, interactive tools and
software used in student learning rather than just the interactive whiteboard. The research was
aimed at answering three questions; what resources did they use, why did they use it, and are
interactive whiteboards enhancing or restricting digital resources diversity.