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University Students' Perceptions of Personal Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Policies
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Author(s): Ieda M. Santos (Emirates College for Advanced Education, UAE)and Otávio Bocheco (Federal Institute Catarinense – Rio do Sul, Brazil)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 18
Source title:
Smart Technology Applications in Business Environments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tomayess Issa (Curtin University, Australia), Piet Kommers (University of Twente, The Netherlands), Theodora Issa (Curtin University, Australia), Pedro Isaías (Portuguese Open University, Portugal)and Touma B. Issa (Murdoch University, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2492-2.ch014
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Abstract
This chapter discussed the results of a study that explored students' perceptions of personal mobile devices in the classroom and suggestions for policies. Thirty-four students enrolled in two undergraduate courses taught at a Brazilian higher education institution took part in the study. Data collection consisted of a survey and focus group interview. Quantitative data suggested an overall tendency to rare use of the devices for content and non-content activities. Qualitative results, however, showed that students may have used more often their devices in class. The results discussed several policies recommended by the students ranging from allowing the devices for content and emergency to not using social media for off- task activities. The study suggested that inappropriate use of mobile technology in the classroom may be minimized if students participate in the development of policies, and instructors integrate the devices in class to promote engagement and interest among students. Recommendations for practice and future research are discussed.
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