Mobile phones as an effective learning resource: Science teachers’ perspectives

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the perspectives of science teachers on the effectiveness of using mobile in learning and education. Technological development in all areas of life has made an impact on the development of the educational process, through the invention of devices such as cell phones which had a share of this development. These devices were developed to support programs and applications that help in the education and teaching process. The current study used the analytical descriptive approach applied to a group of 150 male and female teachers in secondary schools in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman. Interviews were conducted with all 150 participants by asking specific questions in order to be classified and analyzed in a scientific way that helped to understand teachers' perspectives in the context and compared to previous literature. The findings revealed the positive impact of using the cell phone in learning and its effectiveness in improving and developing the educational process despite challenges. Cell phones have proved their effectiveness in facilitating the learning process as the results of this study showed that they encouraged science teachers and motivated them to use cell phones in their lessons