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Middle School Student Perceptions And Actual Use Of Mobile Devices: Highlighting Disconnects In Student Planned And Actual Usage Of Mobile Devices In Class, Scott R. Bartholomew, Edward M. Reeve

Applied Sciences, Technology and Education Faculty Publications

Discussion surrounding the inclusion of mobile devices in K-12 classrooms has escalated since the early 2000s, and the literature base dedicated to mobile devices, mobile-learning, and e-learning has likewise grown. The majority of the research related to mobile devices and their inclusion in educational settings has largely revolved around efficacy and mobile-learning management systems. Additionally, several largescale surveys have been conducted to assess the perceptions of students, teachers, parents, and administrators concerning mobile devices in educational settings. Despite these efforts, relatively little is known about students’ perceptions of how they would use mobile devices, if given the chance, and the …