Ubiquitous computing in education : a SWOT analysis by students and teachers


Autoria(s): Asiimwe, Edgar Napoleon; Khan, Sana Zubair
Data(s)

2013

Resumo

Learning from anywhere anytime is a contemporary phenomenon in the field of education that is thought to be flexible, time and cost saving. The phenomenon is evident in the way computer technology mediates knowledge processes among learners. Computer technology is however, in some instances, faulted. There are studies that highlight drawbacks of computer technology use in learning. In this study we aimed at conducting a SWOT analysis on ubiquitous computing and computer-mediated social interaction and their affect on education. Students and teachers were interviewed on the mentioned concepts using focus group interviews. Our contribution in this study is, identifying what teachers and students perceive to be the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of ubiquitous computing and computer-mediated social interaction in education. We also relate the findings with literature and present a common understanding on the SWOT of these concepts. Results show positive perceptions. Respondents revealed that ubiquitous computing and computer-mediated social interaction are important in their education due to advantages such as flexibility, efficiency in terms of cost and time, ability to acquire computer skills. Nevertheless disadvantages where also mentioned for example health effects, privacy and security issues, noise in the learning environment, to mention but a few. This paper gives suggestions on how to overcome threats mentioned.

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application/pdf

Identificador

http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-13264

doi:10.5339/qproc.2013.mlearn.18

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Högskolan Dalarna, Informatik

Högskolan Dalarna, Informatik

Örebro University

Örebro University

Relação

QScience Proceedings: Vol. 2013

Direitos

info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Palavras-Chave #Ubiquitous Computing #Education #SWOT #Computer-mediated social interaction #Information Systems #Systemvetenskap, informationssystem och informatik
Tipo

Conference paper

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