Mobile technology and applications for enhancing achievement in K-12 science classrooms: A literature review

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Short Description

Recent research in mobile learning started to tap into the potential of mobile technology in supporting learning, teaching, and transforming the educational environment. Empirical studies have targeted learning science using mobile devices that can facilitate learning in the K-12 classroom through applications that have been developed to help teach a variety of science subjects. This literature review attempts to find out the effectiveness of these mobile technology applications in enhancing achievement in K-12 science classrooms.

Authors

• Sylvia Manka Azinwi Suh, Idaho State University

• Ying Xie, Northern Illinois University