students’ perception of mobile phones
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Students’ perception of mobile phonesDAESANG KIMDANIEL RUECKERTDONG-JOONG KIMDAERYONG SEO
Introduction
Focused on students perceptions of mobile devices
A site was was designed to enhance mobile learning
The Aim was recognize how mobile phones stimulate pedagogical practices
Methodology
Three instruments were used to collect data
- Pre-Study survey- Class projects- Post-study survey
TACI Category
Participants
53 university Students - 17 male - 36 female - 21 to 55 years old
2 groups were created Group A, 28 studens- Mobile phones users Group B, 25 Students- Laptops users
Results and findings
48% Use smartphones outside the classroom
84% Use mobile computers
28% Use another mobile devices such as I Pads, or tablets
Mobile phones increase Access to resources
Mobile devices improve communication with teachers and classmates
Post survey questionary answers
“I felt it was convenient and advantage of using time effectively” “Easy to connect” “Overall I felt using my mobile phone to complete my assignment
and communicate with my peers was convenient” “I was amazed of the convience of using mobile phones“ “It is a big challenge but usefull” “I felt it was meaningul” “It was a good tool for creating personalized learning”
Post survey questionary answers
“The download speed is a disadvantage”
“The disadvantages were slower internet connectivity and smaller keypad”
“It was uncomfortable to read other’s opinión on smaller devices”
Conclusion
Mobile phones have the potential to provide new learning experiences
Teachers should include mobile phones in their clases
Promote learning through technologies