The Impact of Mobile Devices on Self-Directed Learning and Achievement
Keywords
mobile devices, self-directed learning, design, middle school
Abstract
As mobile devices have become increasingly ubiquitous in society, the potential for impacting student learning in classroom settings has been the subject of debate. Instant information access and collaboration have been mentioned as potential benefits of mobile device access. However, the potential for mobile devices to foster self-directed learning in students and improve student achievement on open-ended design problems has not been explored. Therefore, this chapter presents the findings from research with middle school students working in small groups on an engineering design challenge. The findings explore the relationships between access to mobile devices, student achievement, and student self-directed learning.
Original Publication Citation
Bartholomew, S.R. (2019). The Impact of Mobile Devices on Self-Directed Learning and Achievement in D. Barlex & P.J. Williams (Ed.), Explorations in Technology Education Research (261-275). Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Bartholomew, Scott R., "The Impact of Mobile Devices on Self-Directed Learning and Achievement" (2019). Faculty Publications. 5579.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5579
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2019-01-29
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/8311
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Technology
Copyright Status
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