scholarly journals The Psychology of Mobile Technology and Daily Mobility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgan Quinn Ross ◽  
Sandrine Müller ◽  
Joseph Bayer
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Interdisciplinary Work ◽  
Parallel Lines ◽  
Daily Mobility ◽  
Mobility Studies

In this chapter, we chart parallel lines of research on mobile technology and daily mobility. Specifically, we review how people engage with mobile technologies in-place and on-the-go, as well as their broader connection with their mobile devices. In each section, we review and link perspectives from psychology and mobility studies towards an integrative understanding of mobile media use. We then survey emerging mobile methodologies with potential for interdisciplinary work. To conclude, we collapse these boundaries – between being in-place and on-the-go, and mobile technology and daily mobility – to consider the trajectory of future research on the psychology of mobile technology.

Technology in the Classroom: Teachers’ Technology Choices in Relation to Content Creation and Distribution

10.28945/4201 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Private School ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Educational Experience ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Creation ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Prime Concern

[This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the 2019 issue of the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 16] Aim/Purpose: Teachers are being asked to integrate mobile technologies into their content creation and distribution tasks. This research aims to provide an understanding of teachers taking on this process and whether the use of technology has influenced their content creation and distribution in the classroom. Background: Many claim that the use of technology for content creation and distribution can only enhance and improve the educational experience. However, for teachers it is not simply the integration of technology that is of prime concern. As teachers are ultimately responsible for the success of technology integration, it is essential to understand teachers’ viewpoints and lived technology experiences. Methodology: The Task-Technology Fit (TTF) model was used to guide interpretive case study research. Six teachers were purposively sampled and interviewed from a private school where a digital strategy is already in place. Data was then analysed using directed content analysis in relation to TTF. Contribution: This paper provides an understanding of teachers’ mobile technology choices in relation to content creation and distribution tasks. Findings: Findings indicate that teachers fit technology into their tasks if they perceive the technology has a high level of benefit to the teaching task. In addition, the age of learners and the subject being taught are major influencers. Recommendations for Practitioners: Provides a more nuanced and in-depth understanding of teachers’ technology choices, which is necessary for the technology augmented educational experience of the future. Recommendations for Researchers: Provides an unbiased and theoretically guided view of mobile technology use with content creation and distribution tasks. Impact on Society: Teachers do not appear to use technology as a de facto standard, but specifically select technology which will save them time, reduce costs, and improve the educational experiences of their learners. Future Research: A mixed-method approach, including several diverse schools as well as learners would enrich the findings. Furthermore, consideration of hardware limitations and lack of software features are needed.

scholarly journals THE READINESS TEACHERS OF NATURAL SUBJECTS TO USE MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACH STUDENTS

2019 ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Hranovska Tetiana ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Literary Analysis ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Methodology Development ◽  
Innovative Learning

The article deals with the features of the mobile learning technology emergence. The genesis of mobile learning in the field of distance and e-learning and its development in the field of blended learning are clarified. The foreign experience and research of domestic scientists on the introduction of mobile learning in the educational process of Ukrainian educational institutions are analyzed. The relevance of the application of this innovative learning technology is clarified according to carried out the literary analysis, but there is a lack of study of mobile technologies using in the educational process, in particular in natural sciences study. The author conducted an experimental study in the form of questionnaires to find out the state of mobile education in general secondary education and to identify the readiness of natural subjects’ teachers to use mobile technologies to teach students. Teachers use mobile technology in lessons, mainly for organizing work with e-textbooks and searching for material online, and less often for demonstrating video experiences in the classroom. The barriers to the use of mobile technologies are the follows: lack of information about the educational opportunities of mobile technologies, lack of methods for its use, the influence of administration policy on the educational process, as well as the age of teachers. The article presents examples of mobile technologies that are appropriate to use in teaching natural sciences. Mobile applications are analyzed and their didactic capabilities are identified during specific lesson activities. The results of the study confirmed teachers' readiness to use mobile learning, in particular by using mobile technologies during the lesson. This paper describes the advantages of mobile devices in the application of its distance learning capabilities. The prospects of using mobile technologies in the educational process during pupils study are proved. The article outlines the prospects for future research of the methodology development for using mobile devices in teaching natural subjects.

scholarly journals Mobile media practices of young people in «safely digital», «enthusiastically digital», and «postdigital» schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (Media literacy) ◽  
pp. 136-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annekatrin Bock ◽  
Felicitas Macgilchrist
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Media Practices ◽  
Oriented Research ◽  
Mobile Use

How do schools today engage with mobile media? Drawing on ethnographically oriented research at German Schools Abroad, this paper teases out three sets of practices regarding young people’s mobile media use: «safe», «enthusiastic», and «postdigital». Presenting vignettes from three schools to illustrate each set of practices, the paper demonstrates how students are differently controlled, guided, and given space to shape their worlds through the practices. The paper highlights that these practices exist simultaneously. They enact different (not better or worse) institutional priorities and different (not better or worse) understandings of young people’s mobile use. The paper also highlights the tensions when schools aim to control young people’s mobile use, arguing that each set of practices undermines itself. It ends by reflecting on the implications for future research and practice if we see increased mobile media use in schools not, as often assumed, as a mark of «progress», «improvement» or «modernity», but instead as emerging from different understandings of school and young people.

Using mobile technologies in libraries and information centers

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 14-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dheeraj Singh Negi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
User Privacy ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of mobile technologies to develop new ways of Libraries and Information Centre. Mobile devices help to connect with patrons. Creating a library application (“app”) or mobile Web site that allows patrons to access library hours, view their library account or even search databases is easier than most people think. The resources below should help libraries begin to plan and implement their own unique mobile presence: analyzing the present usage of mobile devices; providing an overview of devices, providers and features; describing the various activities these devices support for well library use; focusing how libraries and our librarians are responding with services tailored for these devices; and what can be done by libraries in future in this respect”. Design/methodology/approach – Information and Communications Technology continues to expand the boundaries of higher education into the “anytime/anywhere” experiences. Mobile communication is transforming how people search, receive and interact with information on a daily basis. In just a few short years, smart phone ownership has skyrocketed, and popular use of e-readers has been steadily on the rise. These advanced mobile tools provide portable access to the world of information, across boundaries of subject, discipline and industry. Findings – Mobile technology holds great promise for enabling libraries to provide enhanced services in a form users increasingly are demanding. If this promise is to be fully realized, however, libraries will need to conduct analyses and make smart decisions to address the issues outlined above, support staff education and explore partnerships and new funding models, and be prepared to compromise with respect to their traditional information delivery models. Originality/value – The explosion of advanced mobile technology and robust digital information collection capabilities should prompt libraries to examine carefully the ramifications for user privacy. Libraries can maintain their commitment to user privacy without overcompensating by imposing burdensome security measures or annoying interruptions. For example, libraries do not have to show users a privacy statement or security warning every time they want to access information on a mobile device. A single log-in and acceptance of terms of use, similar to the procedures for other mobile applications and services, should suffice. At the same time, libraries can take the opportunity to educate users in best practices with respect to privacy issues associated with the use of mobile devices.

Does Mobile Technology Have a Place in Differentiated Instruction?

2014 ◽  
pp. 132-149
Author(s):  
Therese M. Cumming
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusive Classroom ◽  
Limited Evidence

Although mobile technologies are relatively new, they have quickly become ubiquitous in education, despite a limited evidence base for their efficacy in instructional design. This chapter discusses differentiated instruction for the inclusive classroom and how this can be best accomplished using mobile technology as an educational tool. Using mobile computing devices such as the iPad in differentiated instruction has many advantages, but is not without challenges. Many of these challenges can be addressed using suggestions from previous research in the areas of differentiated instruction and educational technology. Future research is necessary to provide a solid evidence-base supporting the use of mobile technology with diverse learners in all levels of classroom instruction.

Harnessing Mobile Technology for Student Assessment

2015 ◽  
pp. 479-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey R. Stowell ◽  
Jordan Tanner ◽  
Erin Tomasino
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Embryonic Stage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Assessment Of Student Learning

This article provides an overview of using mobile technology in the classroom to enhance assessment of student learning. Although research on mobile devices in education is still in the embryonic stage, students generally have positive views about using their mobile devices for classroom polling and backchannel communication. However, there are also several challenges including the increased opportunity to be distracted when using mobile devices for other purposes, cost of the technology, and privacy concerns. The information presented will serve as a focal point for future research regarding the use of mobile technology in the classroom, and may help teachers to find new ways to reach their students.

The Intersection of Religion and Mobile Technology

2019 ◽  
pp. 966-977
Author(s):  
Wendi R. Bellar ◽  
Kyong James Cho ◽  
Heidi A. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Media Studies ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Research Demands ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter explores the intersection of religion and mobile technology, which is closely connected to the field of digital religion. The chapter begins with a brief background of mobile media studies and digital religion. Next, three key research areas are highlighted. The chapter concludes with emerging trends and suggestions for future research. Because religion interacts with social, political, economic, technological, and global factors, research demands continued theoretical development and nuanced study to understand the relationship between religion and technology.

Cloud and Mobile

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Miguel Rosado da Cruz ◽  
Sara Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Cloud ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions

Mobile computing and Cloud computing are two of the most growing technologies in number of users, practitioners and research projects. This chapter surveys mobile technologies and applications, along with cloud computing technologies and applications, presenting their evolution and characteristics. Then, building on mobile devices limitations and mobile apps increasing need of resources, and on the cloud computing ability to overcome those limitations, the chapter presents mobile cloud computing, and characterizes it by addressing approaches to augment mobile devices capabilities. The chapter is settled after some views about future research directions and some concluding remarks.

Proactive, Preventive or Indifference?

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alona Forkosh-Baruch ◽  
Hagit Meishar Tal
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Students enter classes with mobile devices and use them for learning; however, these are also distracting devices. Some teacher educators display positive attitudes; others display negative attitudes, depending on their perception of the advantages and disadvantages of mobile technology for learning. This paper represents findings of a study that examined teacher educators' attitudes towards the use of mobile technology in classes, and their reactions to its use. The study identified three types of reactions: proactive, preventive and indifference. Findings show that teacher educators perceive the benefits of using mobile technology in their classes as outweighing the disadvantages. However, the majority is indifferent, e.g. do not initiate new uses of mobile technologies in class, but do not prevent its usage. A correlation was identified between the lecturers' reactions to uses of mobile technology and the familiarity with its possibilities and potential in class.

Mobile Technology and Student Learning

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Pollara ◽  
Kelly Kee Broussard
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Learning Research

As mobile devices become ubiquitous, it is necessary to analyze if and how these devices can be used for learning. This systematic review is part of a larger review that analyzed 21 mobile learning research studies published from 2005-present. Eleven studies that focused specifically on student learning outcomes and processes are summarized in this review in order to better understand the direction of mobile learning in mainstream education. Overall, studies were found to be positive and indicated several benefits of using mobile devices for learning including an increase in achievement, productivity, engagement, and motivation. This paper also highlights recommendations for future research and practice in the field of mobile learning, specifically focusing on the way personal mobile device ownership may influence learning both inside and outside the classroom.

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