ERIC Number: EJ1110364
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Sep
Pages: 10
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Smartphones: From Distraction to Attraction
Barchilon Ben-Av, Mercedes; Ben-Av, Radel
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v45 n1 p93-102 Sep 2016
Recently, there is an explosive growth of smartphone availability. In this work, we studied how mobile and Internet-based Student Response System improves the learning process. We used a free software application (Socrative©) to create a set of questions that can be deployed during the class. It was used in four different courses in three different academic colleges. The students were asked to evaluate the contribution of this tool to their own learning process. Participation was usually very high and introducing this tool encouraged continuous learning. It also enabled a better feedback to the teacher about the class level.
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Software, Learning Processes, Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Calculus, Algebra, Audience Response Systems, Self Evaluation (Individuals), College Students, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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