When it comes to the influx of mobile devices into K-12 classrooms, you’ll find both proponents and opponents among educators and parents.
But ask kids what they think, and there’s no debate: Laptops, smartphones and tablets are the future, they say.
Released last week, the Student Mobile Device Survey reveals that students almost unanimously believe mobile technology will change education and make learning more fun. The survey, which tallied the responses of 2,350 U.S. students, was conducted for learning company Pearson by Harris Interactive.
According to the survey, 92% of elementary, middle and high school students believe mobile devices will change the way students learn in the future and make learning more fun (90%). A majority (69%) would like to use mobile devices more in the classroom.