Critical analysis of the use of mobile devices in the classroom and its implication for teaching and learning

Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey, Vincentia Abui Akrobotu

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Abstract

The use of mobile devices, especially, by teens has been looked at with much apprehension and suspicion with some saying that it can be used to acquire information which can be detrimental to their social and psychological growth. Some teachers complain that it affects teens' studies as these teenagers stay up late in the night browsing, chatting, watching movies and playing games which cause them to sleep in class or pay little attention because of tiredness. In Ghana students in public schools up to Senior High School are not allowed to use personal mobile phones, laptops and other mobile gadgets in school because of implications such as those enumerated above. On the other hand, some, including those in prominent positions in government, have called for a rethink of such a directive by the Ministry of Education. This chapter critically looks into previous literature on the use of mobile devices in the classroom and suggests ways in which it can be effectively used to advance academic work in the classroom.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Smart Gadgets in K-12 Education
PublisherIGI Global
Pages225-239
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781522527077
ISBN (Print)1522527060, 9781522527060
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes

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