Integrating Mobile Devices into the Classroom: A Qualitative Case Study of a Faculty Learning Community

Devshikha Bose, Patrick R. Lowenthal

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Abstract

Despite the pedagogic affordances of mobile devices, many instructors are not prepared to effectively integrate them into their courses. “Western State University” has developed a program to support faculty in the innovative use of mobile devices in the classroom. This qualitative case study documents instructors’ experiences and perceptions of integrating mobile devices in their courses. Themes under investigation were the impact of mobile devices on teaching practice, student learning, and course learning outcomes. Results indicate that instructors used mobile devices to create content, communicate, store, and share information. Assignments were modified to take advantage of mobile devices, digital fluency was increased, and assessment strategies were altered. Instructors reported an increase in students’ digital fluency, communication, and active learning. Perceived impact on course learning outcomes, though, was mixed. Implications of this study are discussed, including recommendations for faculty development and ideas for instructional integration of mobile devices.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalEducational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • digital fluency
  • faculty development
  • mobile devices
  • mobile learning
  • student learning
  • technology integration

EGS Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Educational Technology
  • Instructional Media Design

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