Investigating the Usefulness of Interactive Tablets

In recent years pupils and educators alike have utilised new technologies such as interactive tablets as a means of enhancing the learning process and teaching. The use of interactive tablets in the classroom has enriched pupils' interactive and collaborative activities by enhancing classroom engagement and assisting pupils in a variety of instructional content and applications for learning and teaching. The purpose of the study was to investigate the usefulness of Mwabu interactive tablets in facilitating teaching and learning activities in eight selected private primary schools of Lusaka District. The study employed Technology Acceptance Model-2 (TAM2) theoretical framework to establish the usefulness of the Mwabu interactive tablet in facilitating teaching and learning activities. The study also established that the Mwabu interactive tablet had integrated teaching and learning materials for teachers and pupils. Therefore the study recommended that schools should ensure that teachers and pupils should make use of the Mwabu interactive tablet in schools and this can be done through awareness activities and training.