“I don't think I would be where I am right now”. Pupil perspectives on using mobile devices for learning

dc.creator	Ros Walker
dc.date	2013-09-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:09:39Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:09:39Z
dc.identifier	10.3402/rlt.v21i0.22116
dc.identifier	2156-7069
dc.identifier	2156-7077
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/e95128c187ce4b3c8b0123a483cb336c
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/12982
dc.description	Are pupils in the United Kingdom using mobile devices to help their learning? If so, what are they using and why? This article is based on research carried out by questionnaire, observation and pupil interviews at two English academies. One of the academies provides mobile devices for the pupils, and the other bans the use of mobile devices. The extent to which pupils are using their mobile devices to help their learning and which features they find useful for their schoolwork were examined. Pupils were also asked about some of the common barriers to using a mobile device in school: bullying, cheating and disruption. Results show that pupils at both schools do use their mobile devices for learning, with significantly more use at the school which allows mobile devices. However, usage is also significant in the school which currently bans devices. Pupils use their mobile devices for a wide range of activities, and the way in which pupils use their devices raises important questions for schools considering the adoption of mobile technology for teaching and learning. This article argues that schools should be actively encouraging pupils to make use of mobile devices.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Co-Action Publishing
dc.relation	www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/index.php/rlt/article/download/22116/pdf_1
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2156-7069
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2156-7077
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	Research in Learning Technology, Vol 21, Iss 0, Pp 1-12 (2013)
dc.subject	mobile Learning
dc.subject	pupil voice
dc.subject	mobile Phones
dc.subject	e-safety
dc.subject	pupil engagement
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	“I don't think I would be where I am right now”. Pupil perspectives on using mobile devices for learning
dc.type	article