Abstract

Recently, there is an explosive growth of smartphone availability. In this work, we studied how mobile and Internet-based Student Response System improves the learning process. We used a free software application (Socrative©) to create a set of questions that can be deployed during the class. It was used in four different courses in three different academic colleges. The students were asked to evaluate the contribution of this tool to their own learning process. Participation was usually very high and introducing this tool encouraged continuous learning. It also enabled a better feedback to the teacher about the class level.

Citation

Barchilon Ben-Av, M. & Ben-Av, R. (2016). Smartphones: From Distraction to Attraction. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 45(1), 93-102. Retrieved March 26, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/175707/.

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Keywords

• algebra
• Audience response systems
• Calculus
• College Students
• Computer Assisted Testing
• Computer Software
• Feedback (Response)
• Handheld Devices
• Learning Processes
• Mathematics Instruction
• Mathematics Tests
• Self Evaluation (Individuals)
• student attitudes
• teaching methods
• Telecommunications