Thesis
Teachers' perceptions about the use of mobile devices/computer technology to improve reading skills among students with learning disabilities
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2016
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/104950
Abstract
Technology use in schools, homes, and community settings has increased dramatically over the past twenty years. Historically, the computer was the most usable and beneficial technology in educational settings. However, mobile devices are being used more because they are easy to carry and can be used for different purposes at the same time. For example, a smartphone can be used for communication, enjoyment and learning. Mobile electronic devices have shown increasing promise for assisting students with disabilities in academic, home, and community settings. There are numerous apps that can improve literacy skills for students with learning disabilities in stores like Apple and Android. However, there are limited reliable studies scrutinizing the use of mobile devices to improve reading skills. Teachers are playing an essential role in making mobile electronic devices beneficial for students with reading disabilities because they know their students and are prepared to facilitate learning via a multitude of methods, differentiating according to students' needs. The goal of this study is to investigate teachers' perceptions about employing mobile devices such as iPads, tablets, and smartphones for students with learning disabilities, in order to develop their reading skills. The results of this study were encouraging and optimistic about the use of mobile devices for reading disabilities. Limitations of this study and future research were discussed as well.
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- Title
- Teachers' perceptions about the use of mobile devices/computer technology to improve reading skills among students with learning disabilities
- Creators
- Ali Alotaibi
- Contributors
- Susan Banks (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Education, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525385501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis