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Mobile Technology For Language Learning And Instruction: Investigating Beliefs And Attitudes Of Indonesian Efl Preservice Teachers, Dodi Siraj Muamar Zain May 2022

Mobile Technology For Language Learning And Instruction: Investigating Beliefs And Attitudes Of Indonesian Efl Preservice Teachers, Dodi Siraj Muamar Zain

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study is primarily aimed to investigate beliefs and attitudes of Indonesian EFL preservice teachers toward the use of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets for learning and instructional practice in Indonesia. Furthermore, this phenomenological study attempted to reveal the factors affecting these two constructs from 20 Indonesian EFL preservice teachers through semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed participants’ beliefs that mobile devices could positively contribute to the development of language performance as learning tools and the development of language instruction as instructional tools. Regarding attitudes of EFL preservice teachers toward the use of mobile devices for learning and teaching, …


Exploring The Tensions Between Teacher Beliefs About Integrating Technology: A Case Study, Monica Frank Jan 2022

Exploring The Tensions Between Teacher Beliefs About Integrating Technology: A Case Study, Monica Frank

West Chester University Doctoral Projects

This single case study examines teachers’ beliefs and attitudes toward technology integration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focuses on how teachers’ beliefs have shifted since schools pivoted to virtual learning in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many schools continuing some form of virtual learning, such as a hybrid model. The single case study design incorporated a survey instrument and semi-formal interviews during the two-phase study. The 20-question survey collected data on the participants’ demographics, teachers’ knowledge of technology integration, and their beliefs and perspectives on technology integration’s impact on student learning. The study participants …


Analysis Of Attitudes, Gender, And Beliefs Of Adolescent Students Concerning Interactive Technology, Courtney L. Teague Jan 2015

Analysis Of Attitudes, Gender, And Beliefs Of Adolescent Students Concerning Interactive Technology, Courtney L. Teague

Theses and Dissertations

This applied dissertation was designed to provide insight about the perceptions of middle school students attending a Title I school about technology use and careers. Using a mixed methods approach, the researcher explored the beliefs and circumstances that affect attitudes and behaviors in technology usage by eighth-grade boys and girls. The research questions for this study included: 1) female Title I middle school students' perceptions of interactive technology, 2) male Title I middle school students' perceptions of interactive technology, and 3) gender differences towards interactive technology. Data were collected from six focus group participants and 226 students who completed a …


Vivimos Entre Redes Y Pensamos Las Realidades. Creencias Sobre Comunicación Virtual De Los Estudiantes De Décimo Y Undécimo De Colegios Distritales De La Localidad De Usme, Angélica Ayala Monsalve, Liliana Patricia Ochoa Pinzón, Alba Jeannette Villarraga Méndez Jan 2014

Vivimos Entre Redes Y Pensamos Las Realidades. Creencias Sobre Comunicación Virtual De Los Estudiantes De Décimo Y Undécimo De Colegios Distritales De La Localidad De Usme, Angélica Ayala Monsalve, Liliana Patricia Ochoa Pinzón, Alba Jeannette Villarraga Méndez

Maestría en Docencia

Esta investigación articulada al Macroproyecto “Creencias de estudiantes del sector público en Bogotá” de la Maestría en Docencia, se realizó con el objetivo de caracterizar las creencias sobre comunicación virtual de los estudiantes de educación media en colegios distritales de las localidades de Bosa, Kennedy, Suba y Usme. Mediante un diseño mixto secuencial, se obtuvieron los datos primero con la encuesta a 1.528 estudiantes de 33 colegios y la entrevista a grupo focal con 82 estudiantes de 9 colegios de la localidad de Usme; para el análisis de datos se efectuó primero el análisis estadístico de la encuesta, luego, el …