REFLECTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS REGARDING PDA USE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES

Abdullah Kuzu; Cem Çuhadar; Yavuz Akbulut

REFLECTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS REGARDING PDA USE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES

Year 2007, Issue: 18, 359 - 365, 01.08.2007

Abstract

This study investigated opinions of students regarding instructional use of PDAs personal digital assistants . The study was conducted in the 4th semester elective course, BTÖ 204 Business English at the Faculty of Education at Anadolu University. Purposeful sampling was applied in the current study. Five PDAs were distributed to sophomore students. Before students started using PDAs in Business English classes, they were given training on how to use PDAs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each student to investigate their reflections about using PDAs. Findings were analyzed through inductive coding technique and the results of the analyses were interpreted, which suggested that participants generally had positive feelings towards using PDAs during instruction

Keywords

Mobile learning, PDA, m-learning

References

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Year 2007, Issue: 18, 359 - 365, 01.08.2007

Abdullah Kuzu Cem Çuhadar Yavuz Akbulut

Abstract

Bu çalışma PDA’ların kişisel dijital asistan öğretim amaçlıkullanımına yönelik öğrenci görüşlerini araştırmaktadır. Çalışma, Anadolu Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi’nde dördüncü dönemde seçmeli olarak verilen BTÖ 204 - Mesleki İngilizce Dersi’nde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Amaçlıörneklem uygulanan çalışmada, önce beşPDA ikinci sınıf öğrencilerine dağıtılmıştır. Öğrenciler Mesleki İngilizce derslerinde PDA kullanmaya başlamadan önce PDA’larınasıl kullanacaklarına yönelik eğitim almışlardır. Yarıyapılandırılmışgörüşmeler aracılığıyla öğrencilerin PDA kullanımına yönelik görüşleri belirlenmiştir. Tümevarımcıkodlama tekniği ile bulgular çözümlenmiş, öğrencilerin çoğunlukla öğretimde PDA kullanımına yönelik olumlu eğilimler içerisinde olduklarısonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Keywords

Mobil öğrenme, PDA, m-öğrenme

References

BECTA (2007). What the research says about portable ICT devices in teaching and learning. Retrieved February 10, 2007 from http://www.aclearn.net/display.cfm?page=958
Fagerberg, T., Rekkedal, T., & Russell, J. (2002). Designing and Trying Out a Learning Environment for Mobile Learners and Teachers. Retrieved February 21, 2005 from http://www.nettskolen.com/pub/artikkel.xsql?artid=115
Georgiev, T., Georgieva, E., & Smrikarov, A. (2004). M-Learning – a New Stage of E-Learning. International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies. Retrieved January 4, 2006 from http://ecet.ecs.ru.acad.bg/cst04/ Docs/sIV/428.pdf
Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook. Second Edition. California: Sage Publications.
Quinn, C. (2000). mLearning: Mobile, Wireless, In-Your-Pocket Learning. 2000 Line Zine. Retrieved February 21, 2005 from http://www.linezine.com/2.1/features/cqmmwiyp.htm
Power, T., & Thomas, R. (2006). mLearning: The classroom in your pocket? Research Group on International Development in Teacher Eudcation accross Societies and Cultures (RITES). Open University, UK. Retrieved February 10, 2007 from http://www.open.ac.uk/deep/Public/web/publications/pdfs/TPowerRThom as2006-BERA.pdf
Smith, C. S., & Kent, P. (2003). The use of palmtop computers for learning: A review of literature. Learning and Skills Development Agency. Retrieved February 15, 2007 from http://www.m-learning.org/archive/docs/the_use_of_ palmtop_computers_for_learning_sept03.pdf
Strauss, A. L., & Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of qualitative research: Grounded theory procedures and techniques. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.
Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2005). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.

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Primary Language	Turkish
Journal Section	Research Article
Authors	Abdullah Kuzu This is me Cem Çuhadar This is me Yavuz Akbulut This is me
Publication Date	August 1, 2007
Published in Issue	Year 2007 Issue: 18

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APA	Kuzu, A., Çuhadar, C., & Akbulut, Y. (2007). REFLECTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS REGARDING PDA USE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES. Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi(18), 359-365.