The Opinion of Professionals on Incorporating Portable Technological Devices in Classrooms

Authors

  • Salvia García Álvarez
  • Estefanía Bleda Marco
  • Francisco Javier Castillo García
  • Macarena Cuerva Jimeno
Keywords: ICT, mobile media technology, secondary education, teacher training, expert consultation

Abstract

In this paper, the feasibility of incorporating portable technological devices in educational practice is investigated by studying the level of acceptance of this innovative measure. To do this, we have made an inquiry to technology working professionals. The sample population includes students and teachers of the Master in Teacher Training (Secondary, Vocational, Bachelor and Languages Education) and other university graduates. The results reveal a wide acceptance of the incorporation of portable devices in addition to a high degree of awareness of some of its effects. Different levels of previous training needs of teachers, relatively homogeneous preferences among media types, and an estimate modest increase in disruption were also identified.

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Published
28-07-2015
How to Cite
García Álvarez, S., Bleda Marco, E., Castillo García, F. J., & Cuerva Jimeno, M. (2015). The Opinion of Professionals on Incorporating Portable Technological Devices in Classrooms. Distance Education Journal, (39). Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/red/article/view/234211
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