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