Abstract
Within the framework of the present study, three innovative, netbook-supported pilot projects with learners from kindergarten, primary school and a small class were realised and systematically investigated. Schoolchildren used the mobile devices, among other things, for research in a project week for the development of a newspaper as well as for the implementation of the method "learning through teaching" with kindergarten children.We show with this contribution how netbooks in open-structured learning environments have enabled or supported social, cooperative learning practices, cross-context learning as well as multimedia-formative forms of teaching. In particular, the study shows the suitability and motivational effect of the method "learning through teaching" in the context of netbook use. The predominantly learner-centred activities could be well supported by the functionalities of the netbook and have led to a high level of acceptance, diverse forms of use and a high level of motivation among the learners.
