The use of smart devices for higher education institutions
Shadn Al-Shahrani
442001644
41T
Academic and Professional Communication for Engineering (ECE 200)
College of Engineering
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
March 26, 2021
Content:
1.Summary………………………………………………………………. 1
2.Introduction………………………………………………………………. 1
3.Methods………………………………………………………………. 1
4.Result………………………………………………………………. 2
5.Conclusion………………………………………………………………. 3
6.References………………………………………………………………. 3
1.Summary
This study aimed to investigate the usage of smart devices in studying and learning in
PNU. A random sample of (20) students was targeted. A survey was used to collect data
and qualitative analysis was performed to reveal results. Obtained results showed that all
the respondents were using smart devices constantly, whereas no one was into the old
fashion ways. Distraction, misuse, and lack of skills were the most reported drawbacks.
On the other hand, enriched interaction and excitement were the main aspects
encouraging students to use this technology in the learning process.
2.Introduction
Smart devices, As the names imply, a smart device is an electronic apparatus
used to collect, share, and manage the appropriate information with other devices
(McTear, Callejas, & Griol, 2016). Mobile devices connected to the internet such as
smartphones and tablets have become the choice platform for the millennial generation
engaged in various internet activities. Smart devices play significant roles in the
educational side these days (chan et al., 2012). Massively smart devices are being used by
people nowadays, especially youngsters. In the sense of university students, as they are
very young users, they are using various smart devices. such identified devices as;
smartphones, tablets (e.g., iPad, Galaxy Tab). Other beneficial applications of mobile
technology in higher education include social, emotional, and educational improvement.
Learners can learn anytime and anywhere through mobile learning, which has emerged as
an innovative learning approach (Rogers Kaliisa, 2017).
3.Methods
The research was organized by preparing a questionnaire which shows the reasons of
using smart devices for educational purposes. The questionnaire was
Distributed between a collective of students.
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4.Result
Students' responses were positive. Confirming that students rely highly on the smart
devices for educational purposes.
To find the source
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
Total
15
4
1
0
20
12
5
3
0
20
18
2
0
0
20
16
3
1
0
20
15
3
2
0
20
of information
to learn recent
information
and latest
developments
to download or
watch videos
related to
lessons
to share
educational
data with
colleagues
To keep up with
recent news
and events
about
education
Tablet 1 the students' responses on if they use the smart devices very often or not
The result above shows a positive attitude towards the smart devices, and the big portion
of students depend on the smart devices for educational purposes.
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5.Conclusion
Smart gadgets have emerged as a big part of our lives that we depend on very often. It
has emerged as a supply and medium of assistance for studying, because of its rapid pace,
clean access, and availability. Despite the allegations of its integrity, it stays as maximum
peoples’ go-to supply of information.
6.References
1. M. McTear, Z. Callejas, and D. Griol, The conversational interface: Talking to
smart devices. 2016.
2. M. Chan, D. Estève, J. Y. Fourniols, C. Escriba, and E. Campo, “Smart
wearable systems: Current status and future challenges,” Artif. Intell. Med.,
2012.
3. M. P. Rogers Kaliisa, “A Systematic Review of Mobile Learning Adoption in
Higher Education
: the African Perspective,” i-managers J. Mob. Appl.
Technol., vol. 16, no. 1, p. 2017, 2017.
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