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Mobile Device Experiences Of Science Teachers In Urban Schools, Wyeth J. Pabst
Mobile Device Experiences Of Science Teachers In Urban Schools, Wyeth J. Pabst
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Inconsistent use of mobile technology in the science classroom challenges teachers regarding integrating mobile technology to enhance students' learning. This study addressed teachers' challenges in integrating mobile devices to enhance student learning outcomes in urban sixth to ninth grade science classrooms. The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study was to gather the experiences and perceptions of urban sixth to ninth grade level science teachers. In line with Siemens and Downes' theory of connectivism, the research questions examined how urban sixth to ninth grade level science teachers use mobile devices in their classrooms and the benefits, and the participants' perception regarding …