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Title:
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MOBILE LEARNING IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: PERCEPTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF TABLETS OF TEACHERS AND PUPILS |
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Author(s):
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Hannelore Montrieux, Cédric Courtois, Frederik De Grove, Annelies Raes, Tammy Schellens, Lieven De Marez |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-81-6 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2013 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Mobile learning, tablet computer, secondary education, Theory of Planned Behavior. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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204 |
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Last Page:
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208 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper reports on the introduction of the tablet computer as a personal, mobile learning tool in a secondary school in Flanders, Belgium. In this longitudinal research project, drawing upon the Theory of Planned Behavior, we question the relative extent to which attitude, subjective norm, and self-efficacy explain the prospective uptake of the device for educational purposes. The results indicate that attitudes towards the rollout are generally positive. Teachers are dominantly intrinsically motivated, welcoming it as a useful and easy to use aid. The role of attitude among pupils is strong, however they do report feelings of social influence, albeit mostly by parents and peers. The pupils also consider the tablet as instrumental, although their positive attitude is strongly linked to the expectation of having a more enjoyable learning experience. |
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