Öz
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
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- 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.
Öz
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.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- 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.
Ayrıntılar
| Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
|---|---|
| Bölüm | Research Article |
| Yazarlar | |
| Yayımlanma Tarihi | 1 Ağustos 2007 |
| Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2007 Sayı: 18 |