The Value of Mobile Technology in Teaching and Learning.

There are considered to be six forces in education that are vital if effective learning is to be truly successful. They are activity, expectations, cooperation, interaction, diversity and responsibility(Chickering and Gamson 1987). 

Research shows that by implementing these powerful forces in education which is considered to be of good practice, the outcomes have proven that education and learning holds much more meaning for the learner. These forces are a robust tool in helping all do better in the classroom.

Addressing not what, but how we teach.

Does technology stand up to research and hold any value to learning and educational outcomes?

Surveys and investigations mapping the value of technologies within education have certainly identified the usefulness of technologies. One instance is the availability of online open learning courses. These have become accessible to all sorts of individuals and while they are normally conducted outside of the classroom they have become a useful in academic purpose affecting student experience.

Research has also identified the positive influence of technology as regards entrepreneurial potential and productivity and the ability to more readily integrate with modern life. There is no better starting point for this than the classroom. 

Research also shows that there has been a strong increase technology as the preferred method of learning. Student surveys clearly show that IT in education is a powerful tool and provides students with good opportunities to preform and improve in all aspects of learning(E, Sandler 2010). 

  

W, Chickering & Z F Gamson, (1987). Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduates. Washington Centre News.

E, Sandler, (2010). Teaching and Learning with Technology: IT as a value-Added component of Academic Life. American Educational Research Denver.