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Title:
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FINDING OPPORTUNITIES TO USE SMS IN THE CLASSROOM |
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Author(s):
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Ieda M. Santos |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-99-7 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Mobile phone, SMS, classroom instruction, student learning |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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45 |
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Last Page:
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52 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper illustrates how an instructor found opportunities to use Short Message Service (SMS) to support class activities within an undergraduate course offered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While addressing the SMS implementation, it also discusses students perceptions and learning as a result of participating in the activities. The study adopts a mixed method approach that includes two questionnaires and participant observation. Main findings reveal that opportunities to use SMS in the class emerged as the course progressed and was mainly used to encourage further thinking and exploration of course topics outside class time. Overall, students demonstrated a positive attitude towards the use of SMS which helped enhance their learning experience in the course. The study provides a practical example on how instructors may create meaningful learning opportunities by using SMS in teaching and learning |
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