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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2014, Vol. 5(1) 1-10

Considerations on the Use of Mobile Phones in Educational Context

Silvia Cristina Freitas BATISTA, Gilmara Teixeira BARCELOS

pp. 1 - 10

Publish Date: January 31, 2014  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

Technological advancements have allowed mobiles phones to perform various functions with increasingly better performance. However, the use of these devices in educational contexts divides opinions, especially when used in the classroom. Mobile phones can support different pedagogical tasks, but may also be responsible for problems such as distractions during classes. Therefore, such use is still facing resistance in formal education. Considering the scenario described, this paper aims at discussing the use of mobile phones in education with support of data obtained in a survey with undergraduate students and teachers of Mathematics Education at a federal institution. Data showed that the participants' opinions are consistent with the literature, signaling difficulties and benefits of using the mobile phones in education.

Keywords: Mobile Phones, Educational Contexts, Mathematics Education


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
BATISTA, S.C.F., & BARCELOS, G.T. (2014). Considerations on the Use of Mobile Phones in Educational Context. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 5(1), 1-10.

Harvard
BATISTA, S. and BARCELOS, G. (2014). Considerations on the Use of Mobile Phones in Educational Context. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 5(1), pp. 1-10.

Chicago 16th edition
BATISTA, Silvia Cristina Freitas and Gilmara Teixeira BARCELOS (2014). "Considerations on the Use of Mobile Phones in Educational Context". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 5 (1):1-10.