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Mobile Device Use and Standardized Test Scores

Mobile Device Use and Standardized Test Scores. By: Cameron Johnson EDIT 6900 Spring 2013. Numerous studies have been conducted that determine: that mobile learning is a growing trend in schools and in the workplace how best to teach using mobile learning (Allen, 2011). The Problem.

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Mobile Device Use and Standardized Test Scores

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  1. Mobile Device Use and Standardized Test Scores By: Cameron Johnson EDIT 6900 Spring 2013

  2. Numerous studies have been conducted that determine: • that mobile learning is a growing trend in schools and in the workplace • how best to teach using mobile learning (Allen, 2011) The Problem Introduction • Not much research exists in regards to mobile device learning and its effects on standardized test scores.

  3. Every year more and more schools across America are adopting mobile devices. According to Kukulska-Hulme (2013), there are approximately 1.5 million iPads in US schools and rising, which accounts for millions of tax-payer dollars. • This research may: • provide insight into how student use of mobile devices for academic purposes will effect standardized test scores • positively impact standardized test scores (End Of Course Tests, SAT, ACT, etc.) in a high school setting Why does it Matter?

  4. This study proposes to investigate the link between the academic use of mobile devices and the effects on standardized test scores by exploring the following question: • Do students who use mobile devices for school-related tasks score higher on standardized tests? Purpose of this Study

  5. It is important to understand: • How Technology Enhances Learning • Advantages of Mobile Devices in Education • Limitations of Mobile Devices in Education Before it Starts

  6. How Technology Enhances Learning

  7. According to McClanahan, Williams, Kennedy & Tate (2012) mobile devices “integrate the aural modality with the visual and tactile/kinesthetic more readily and effectively (than paper).” • Mobile devices in education allow: • mobility • spontaneity • efficiency (Pocatilu, Visoiu, Doinea& Osch, 2012) • Allows access to get real-time results that teacherscan use to individualize instruction (Wong, 2012). Advantages of Mobile Devices in Education

  8. According to Kiger, Herro & Prunty (2012), “Successful implementation of mobile learning is dependent on administrative and school commitment and adequately trained teachers in matters of pedagogy, instructional technology integration, classroom management/facilitation, and mobile device operation.” • To fully use mobile devices either a Wi-Fi network must be accessible or a monthly fee must be paid to access a cellphone network. • Mobile devices are expensive and are not as durable as non-electronic devices (textbooks, worksheets, etc). Limitations of MobileDevices in Education

  9. This study proposes to study the link between mobile device use for academic purposes and standardized test scores. The reason why mobile devices are not used in every high school across the country is because little current research exists about mobile devices and standardized test scores. To do this, the study will address the following research question: • Do students who use mobile devices for school-related tasks score higher on standardized tests? Recap at a Glance

  10. Use of the quantitative research method. • Procedure: • An entire incoming 10th grade class at one high schoolwill be given mobile devices and instructed to use these mobile devices (laptops, tablets, & smart phones) for academic purposes. Students will then take the PSAT at the end of the year and their scores will be compared to their 9th grade PSAT scores. The difference between their 9th & 10th grade scores will be compared to the national average of change. Research Method

  11. Research Method cont.

  12. Allen, R. (2011). Can mobile devices transform education? Education Update, 53 (2), 2–7. • Andrews, R. (2011). Does e-learning require a new theory of learning? Some initial thoughts. Journal For Educational Research Online,3(1), 104. • Kiger, D., Herro, D., & Prunty, D. (2012). Examining the Influence of a Mobile Learning Intervention on Third Grade Math Achievement. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 45(1), 61-82. • Kukulska-Hulme, A. (2013). Limelight on Mobile Learning. Harvard International Review, 34(4), 12-16. • McClanahan, B., Williams, K., Kennedy, E., & Tate, S. (2012). A breakthrough for Josh: How use of an iPad facilitated reading improvement. TechTrends,56(3), 20-28. References

  13. Pocatilu, P., Visoiu, A., Doinea, M., & van Osch, W. (2012). Mobile Learning and Mobile Technologies in Academia: A Case Study. Economic Computation & Economic Cybernetics Studies & Research, 46(3), 79-98. • Quillen, I. (2010). Left to their owned devices. Digital Directions, 4 (Fall), 30–35. • Shuler, C. (2009). Pockets of potential: Using mobile technologies to promote children’s learning. New York: The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. • Wong, W. (2012). Tools of the Trade: How Mobile Learning Devices Are Changing the Face of Higher Education. Community College Journal, 82(5), 54-61. References cont.

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