Title :
Mobile technologies supporting research approach in teaching and learning: weSPOT inquiry-based study
Author :
Peltekova, Elitsa ; Miteva, Dafinka ; Stefanova, Eliza ; Stefanov, Krassen
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Math. & Inf., Sofia Univ. “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
Abstract :
The paper presents an inquiry-based research approach designed and conducted in accordance with an educational model which uses weSPOT inquiry workflow engine, smartphones and tablets. Presented study shows how mobile technologies are able to support teaching and learning. It also discusses challenges from teacher´s point of view for using mobile technologies in general and weSPOT environment in particular.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; mobile computing; teaching; Working Environment with Social and Personal Open Tools; educational model; inquiry-based research; learning; mobile technologies; smartphones; tablets; teaching; weSPOT inquiry workflow engine; Data collection; Educational institutions; Engines; Mobile communication; Smart phones; data collection; inquiry-based learning; mobile technologies; research approach; weSPOT;
Conference_Titel :
Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Thessaloniki
DOI :
10.1109/IMCTL.2014.7011131
