An Exploratory Study of Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Mobile Learning: iPad Integration Into Future Teaching

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 13
  In Poster Session: Computer and Internet Applications in Education

Abstract

This study investigated pre-service teachers' perceptions of using iPads in teaching, with a focus on motivation to adopt iPads, iPad-integration self-efficacy, and intention to adopt iPads for future teaching. Changes of pre-service teachers' perceptions of using iPads over time as well as the relationships of motivation, self-efficacy, and intention for iPad adoption were examined. Participants were pre-service teachers from a university. Results indicated that there were significant changes in per-service teachers' motivation and intention to adopt iPads before and after their participation in a mobile learning project. Motivation and iPad-integration self-efficacy were significant predictors of pre-service teachers' intention for future adoption. iPad ownership and prior experience with iPad-integrated tasks were potential factors for pre-service teachers' future intention of using iPads.

Authors

• Yu-Chun Kuo, Rowan University

• Yu-Tung Kuo, North Carolina A&T State University