Challenges of Integrating Mobile Technology into Mathematics Instruction in Secondary Schools: An Indonesian Context.

Autor/inn/en	Abidin, Zaenal; Mathrani, Anuradha; Hunter, Roberta; Parsons, David
Titel	Challenges of Integrating Mobile Technology into Mathematics Instruction in Secondary Schools: An Indonesian Context.
Quelle	In: Computers in the schools, (2017) 3, S.207Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext (2); PDF als Volltext (3) Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0738-0569
DOI	10.1080/07380569.2017.1344056
Schlagwörter	Mathematics learning; Mobile devices; Mobile learning; Mathematics teacher; Teaching; Personal computers; Ethics; Digital computers; Mobile computing; Portable computers; Cellular telephones; Classrooms; Mathematics teachers; Cell phones; Computer assisted instruction; Mathematics
Abstract	Implementing mobile learning in curriculum-based educational settings faces challenges related to perceived ethical and learning issues. This study investigated the affordances of mobile technologies to support mathematics instruction by teachers. An exploratory study employing questionnaires and semi-structured interviews revealed that, while mathematics instruction can be augmented with mobile learning, the majority of schools in Indonesia have banned student use of mobile phones in classrooms. Teachers are concerned about the improper use of mobile phones that could impact their students' mental well-being and distract them from learning. Most teachers perceive mobile technologies to be disruptive and seem reluctant to use them for teaching delivery. However, teachers are eager to experiment with digital technologies within mathematics instruction. Our findings suggest infusing alternate technologies that fit better with the school's teaching and learning environment. This includes web-based applications that can run on different digital devices ranging from desktop computers, laptops, and tablets, to mobile phones. We propose setting up communities of practice for mathematics teachers to share their instructional repertoire on integrating digital technologies within the classroom.
Erfasst von	OLC
Update	2022/1/02