Students’ Perception of Mobile Phones

This study is focused on students’ perception of mobile devices, such as mobile phones and laptops. A website was created and designed to improve mobile learning, and finally, the main objective if this study was to recognize how mobile devices can simulate pedagogical practices.

Methodology.

The methodology used in this study was carried out through three different instruments to collect data:

1. Pre-study survey 2. Class projects3. Post-study survey

Participants.

53 University Students

- 17 male

- 36 female

- 21 to 55 years old

2 groups were created

Group A, 28 students: Mobile phones users

Group B, 25 Students: Laptops users

Results.

Some results that were found within the study are:

48% Use Smartphones outside the classroom.

84% Use Mobile computers.

28% Use another mobile devices such as I Pads, or tablets.

88% Agree or strongly agree on that Mobile Phones increase access to resources.

80% Agree or strongly agree on that mobile phones improve communication with teachers and classmates.

Conclusion.

As a conclusion, the study says that mobile phones are good instruments to provide new learning. Also, teachers should include mobile devices in their classes because they can promote learning throughout the use of technology.

(Daesang Kim, Valdosta State University Daniel Rueckert, Oklahoma City University Dong-Joong Kim, Korea University Daeryong Seo, Indiana State University. October 2013)