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The use of mobile phones as educational devices : a case study of grade 7 learners at a Gauteng primary school

M.A. (Fundamental Communications) / Mobile phones have penetrated every sphere of life, be it private or public. This is evident in the fact that they are found in people.s hands, bags, pockets, desks, and even on bedside tables. Their ability to be accessed everywhere, any time and for any reason has prompted information to be ubiquitous and has increased users. quests for information and knowledge. Their connectivity has also provoked people, including children, from all walks of life to depend on mobile phones in such a way that they feel as though they cannot do without them for many activities. The subject of this study is one of these activities. The aim of this research is to explore mobile phones as devices for learning and teaching in the primary educational setting. In order for this research to be comprehensive, a background as to why this study is vital in the first place is important.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:12674
Date22 October 2014
CreatorsMbong Shu, Victorine
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
RightsUniversity of Johannesburg

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