Running Head: USING MOBILE DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM

USING MOBILE DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM Simone Oxford Molloy College

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Abstract Introducing mobile devices in the classroom is beneficial to a students learning process. Mobile devices allow students to interact with one another and learn new concepts. Using iPads in the classroom can help students to become stimulated and motivated. Students are so accustomed to learning in the traditional sense, taking notes and listening to lectures. Allowing students to obtain information using devices that are so common in everyday life, not only allows students to learn a different way of obtaining information, it also permits them to learn about new technology that is in the world around them.

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Using Mobile Devices in the Classroom In todays society mobile devices are more common than they were many years ago. Mobile devices are used for various reasons. We use them to communicate, play games and search for information. Mobile devices are also becoming a part of classrooms today. For many years people have used desktop computers in schools for students to research information. Today, iPads, smartphones, and tablets are used to research, share and communicate information. Many schools are transitioning from desktop devices to mobile devices. In this article the author discusses how iPads can be effective tools in the classroom. Mobile device usage has increased from 2005 to 2010 (Rossing 2012, p.68). According to the article the percentage of college-age students that use mobile devices has increased. Mobile devices are used in several ways in the classroom. Many teachers are now using iPads in classroom to replace desktop computers. Using iPads instead of a stationary computer give students the opportunity to interact with each other and share information and ideas. As one student noted, the technology helps to stimulate and engage the individual in the learning process better than just sitting and taking notes. (Rossing 2012, p.70). Sitting and taking notes is a procedure that can become boring if there is no other stimulation to go with it. Mobile devices are great for helping to keep students entertained and permit them to enjoy what they are learning. Many students become excited to learn using mobile devices because they are able to not only learn the curriculum but they also get to learn how to use a new device. Using mobile devices in schools is an amazing thing. It helps to get students to know each other. Using iPads in schools allows students to be hands-on and be close to one another. Stationary computers put an obstacle between students; using iPads makes students get to know

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the student that are in the same class as them. IPads can be used to download books and several other tools which get students to collaborate with each other. Using iPads are a good way to have students share thoughts and data. Students may have confidence knowing they are able to use the devices. Students may also be able to assist their fellow classmates using the mobile devices. If they are unsure how to use one of the devices, there may be other students that do know how to work them. In the society we live in today there is a huge emphasis on mobile devices. The future is technology. It is best that our children are prepared for whats to come it the future. Technology is growing and it will one day take place of books and children should be ready for whats to come.

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References Rossing, J (2012). Mobile Technology and Liberal Education. Liberal Education 98, no 1 winter 2012: 68-72. Retrieved from http://www.aacu.org/liberaleducation/le-wi12/rossing.cfm