| Publisher | International Society for Technology in Education | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 143.2KB PDF | Date added | 21 Sep 2005 |
| Topics | Portable Computers, Mobile - Wireless Communications, Online - Distance Education | ||
| Downloads | 36 | ||
The preliminary study presented in this paper employed mixed methodologies to explore students' use of mobile computing devices and its effects on their motivation to learn, engagement in learning activities, and support for learning processes. Data collected from students in four elementary and two seventh grade science classes in Northeast Ohio included usage logs, student work samples, student and teacher interviews, and classroom observations. Findings highlight the personalization of learning afforded by such devices both in terms of individuals and individual classroom cultures, as well as their usefulness in extending learning beyond the classroom. They also suggest that increased motivation due to mobile device use leads to increases in the quality and quantity of student work.
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