Comparative Study of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Perceptions of Mobile Technology in Classrooms

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
David De Jong ◽  
Trent Grundmeyer ◽  
Chad Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Secondary Teachers ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Secondary Teacher ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Training

More and more schools are implementing a 1:1 mobile device initiative for their students because the future of learning will have technology embedded within the curriculum. Teachers are often given the direction to utilize mobile devices in the classroom, but quite often educators do not understand the significance of this technology or agree with its purpose. The purpose of this study was to explore elementary and secondary teacher perceptions of mobile technology in the classroom. According to the survey results, elementary and secondary teachers feel positive about the uses and the importance of mobile technology in the classroom. These positive perceptions by teachers regardless of gender, age, and training indicate that schools should continue to allocate resources to purchase mobile devices for all students.

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.

scholarly journals Student use of mobile devices in university lectures

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Roberts ◽  
Michael Rees
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Laptop Computers ◽  
Common Activity ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Device Use

<p>Mobile devices are increasingly used by students in university lectures. This has resulted in controversy and the banning of mobile devices in some lectures. Although there has been some research into how students use laptop computers in lectures, there has been little investigation into the wider use of mobile devices. This study was designed to investigate which mobile devices students use, what they use them for and the duration of each activity within 1 hour lectures. Students in six cross faculty core classes (n=74 students total) at Bond University responded to a survey asking them to document and comment on their mobile device use over the previous hour at the end of their lecture. A focus group of students who had not been surveyed was conducted to cross-validate the survey results. The key results were that 66% of students responding to the survey reported using a mobile device in the lecture. Of this group, 45% used a mobile phone and 38% a laptop. The most common activity was typing notes on a laptop, followed by accessing lecture slides. The vast majority of mobile device usage was on task and related to the lecture<strong>.</strong></p>

Cross Platform M-Learning for the Classroom of Tomorrow

2012 ◽  
pp. 2042-2059
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Doolan ◽  
Tracey J. Mehigan ◽  
Sabin Tabirca ◽  
Ian Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cross Platform ◽  
Opening Up

Mobile devices are becoming more and more commonplace across all walks of life from the workplace to leisure activities and even the classroom. Many schools shun the use of devices such as mobile phones in the classroom environment, but this will have to change as they become a more integral part of our daily lives. The ever increasing capabilities of these devices allow for opening up on new application domains. The ubiquitous use of mobile technology in the classroom may provide new and interesting ways for students to interact with subject matter. This chapter discusses the use of cross platform Bluetooth enabled mobile devices within the classroom setting to allow students to interact with subject matter in a new and interactive way using the ICT resources that are ever present in our daily lives.

Mobile Technology and Student Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Pamela Pollara ◽  
Kelly Kee Broussard
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
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.

University Students' Perceptions of Personal Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Policies

2020 ◽  
pp. 336-353
Author(s):  
Ieda M. Santos ◽  
Otávio Bocheco
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Personal Mobile Devices ◽  
Recommendations For Practice

This chapter discussed the results of a study that explored students' perceptions of personal mobile devices in the classroom and suggestions for policies. Thirty-four students enrolled in two undergraduate courses taught at a Brazilian higher education institution took part in the study. Data collection consisted of a survey and focus group interview. Quantitative data suggested an overall tendency to rare use of the devices for content and non-content activities. Qualitative results, however, showed that students may have used more often their devices in class. The results discussed several policies recommended by the students ranging from allowing the devices for content and emergency to not using social media for off- task activities. The study suggested that inappropriate use of mobile technology in the classroom may be minimized if students participate in the development of policies, and instructors integrate the devices in class to promote engagement and interest among students. Recommendations for practice and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals The Potential of Indonesia in the Utilization of Mobile Learning in Vocational High School

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirwan ◽  
Nurkhamid ◽  
Ridwan Daud Mahande
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Network Engineering ◽  
Survey Results

This study aimed to reveal and know the potential use of mobile learning on the competency test of computer and network engineering vocational schools. The method used in this research was survey method. The Data was collected from August 2017 until December 2017. The research sites were in three vocational schools, SMK Negeri 8 Jeneponto, South Sulawesi, SMK Telkom Makassar, South Sulawesi, and SMK Negeri 1 Depok Sleman, Yogyakarta. The subjects of this study were class XII Computer and Network Engineering with the number of respondents were 120 students. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire enclosed. Data obtained used stratified random sampling technique descriptively and statistically analyzed using SPSS. The survey results showed the aspects of mobile device ownership were 100% of the 120 respondents had mobile device, 0% who did not have a mobile device. The average type of mobile devices owned by students was IPhone at around 41.7%, Oppo 32.5%, Advan 10% and Samsung 5%. While from the aspect of the use of mobile devices from 120 respondents showed that the average student accessed social media whatsapp was about 50.8%, Facebook 28.3%, Instagram 8.3%, Line 7.5% and educational application 4.2%.

Teacher Perceptions About the Incorporation of Mobile Devices in a Costa Rican Secondary School

2022 ◽  
pp. 36-57
Author(s):  
Ana Marcela Montenegro
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Secondary Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Double Edge Sword ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Despite many studies researching the increased use and potential effectiveness of mobile devices in secondary education (high school) classrooms, less research has examined teachers' perceptions around such use. Accordingly, this qualitative (phenomenological) study used semi-structured interviews to explore 10 secondary teachers' perceptions around the use of mobile devices in Costa Rican classrooms. Utilizing an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach to analyze the data of participants' experiences, results from this study found (1) that Costa Rican secondary teachers had mixed perceptions about using mobile devices for the teaching and learning process and (2) that mobile devices seem a “double edge sword,” which, if not used appropriately in the classroom, can be more detrimental than beneficial for students' learning processes.

University Students' Perceptions of Personal Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Policies

2017 ◽  
pp. 303-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ieda M. Santos ◽  
Otávio Bocheco
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Personal Mobile Devices ◽  
Recommendations For Practice

This chapter discussed the results of a study that explored students' perceptions of personal mobile devices in the classroom and suggestions for policies. Thirty-four students enrolled in two undergraduate courses taught at a Brazilian higher education institution took part in the study. Data collection consisted of a survey and focus group interview. Quantitative data suggested an overall tendency to rare use of the devices for content and non-content activities. Qualitative results, however, showed that students may have used more often their devices in class. The results discussed several policies recommended by the students ranging from allowing the devices for content and emergency to not using social media for off- task activities. The study suggested that inappropriate use of mobile technology in the classroom may be minimized if students participate in the development of policies, and instructors integrate the devices in class to promote engagement and interest among students. Recommendations for practice and future research are discussed.

Cross Platform M-Learning for the Classroom of Tomorrow

2010 ◽  
pp. 112-127
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Doolan ◽  
Tracey J. Mehigan ◽  
Sabin Tabirca ◽  
Ian Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cross Platform ◽  
Opening Up

Mobile devices are becoming more and more commonplace across all walks of life from the workplace to leisure activities and even the classroom. Many schools shun the use of devices such as mobile phones in the classroom environment, but this will have to change as they become a more integral part of our daily lives. The ever increasing capabilities of these devices allow for opening up on new application domains. The ubiquitous use of mobile technology in the classroom may provide new and interesting ways for students to interact with subject matter. This chapter discusses the use of cross platform Bluetooth enabled mobile devices within the classroom setting to allow students to interact with subject matter in a new and interactive way using the ICT resources that are ever present in our daily lives.

Mobile News

2020 ◽  
pp. 214-228
Author(s):  
Oscar Westlund
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
News Production ◽  
Journalism Studies ◽  
News Consumption ◽  
Production Processes

Not long ago mobile news was considered non-existent and peripheral, but throughout the 2010’s it has rapidly gained traction. News publishers have incorporated mobile technology into their news production processes, and autonomous mobile journalists have emerged who sneak into areas and countries that would otherwise confiscate their equipment. Mobile devices place several different user interfaces on offer, among which native mobile applications have become increasingly important. Mobile news consumption has grown substantially, having both displacing and complementary effects on other forms of news consumption. People have extended their news day, oftentimes starting soon after they reach for their mobile device to switch off the alarm in the morning and continuing throughout the day until they disconnect in the evening. Mobile news has become integral to journalism and journalism studies as a whole and is closely connected to important inquiries about the future of journalism, its business, and its capacity to inform citizens. This chapter focuses on three distinct yet interrelated areas: (1) mobile news production, (2) mobile news distribution, and (3) mobile news consumption. It concludes with a discussion on key future research inquiries.

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