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Article type :

Original article

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80-88

Abstract :

Mobile technology is now part of the everyday life of teachers and students and thus tends to become an inseparable part of the educational activities. Teachers and students are increasingly using mobile technologies in teaching and learning. Therefore, it is purposeful to responsibly integrate technologies into the educational process. However, technical and pedagogical support is necessary in order to facilitate both teacher and students’ understanding of this educational potential. Besides, it is still very little known and there is very little evidence about the effectiveness of the application of these technologies in the teaching/learning process. This research aims to explore the perceptions of Romanian and Lithuanian teachers regarding the use of mobile technologies in education. Keywords: motivation to learn, mobile technology, preliminary study, science education, science teachers.

Keywords :

motivation to learn, mobile technology, preliminary study, science education, science teachers

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Cite as :

Lamanauskas, V., Šlekienė, V., Gorghiu, G., & Pribeanu, C. (2019). Better learning and increased motivation to learn with mobile technology (devices): A preliminary study. Gamtamokslinis ugdymas / Natural Science Education, 16(2), 80-88. https://doi.org/10.48127/gu-nse/19.16.80