Parents’ Role in Mobile Learning


This article shares some really interesting numbers about parents, kids and mobile learning in school. I think you’ll find some of them shocking! I sure did!

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Guest Writer Reese Jones (UK)

Parents are giving their approval stamps on the use of modern technology inside the classrooms. The presence of devices has breathed a new life to the otherwise routine of the students. But, of course, there are ways on how to purchase the right device for your kid. Participating in a survey, parents have voiced out their views on mobile learning.

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The Popularity of Wireless Technology

Family members these days own mobile devices, from elementary students to teenagers have a gadget in their hands. These children know how to look for great mobile deals. They search websites like O2 Learn to look at the latest trends or news about the newest release device model from different manufacturers.

According to information from PCMag:

  • 56% of children ages 8 to 12 have their own cell phones
  • 39% of children ages…

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About karen mahon

i am a behavior and learning scientist. i hold an ed.d. in educational psychology and am trained as an instructional designer. i have spent more than 15 years working in education and instructional software design.
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