19 September 2008
Mobile phones could act as "powerful" learning aids in schools, according to researchers at Nottingham University. Their conclusion was drawn following a nine-month experiment involving children aged 14 to 16 during which pupils used mobile phones in class. Sound recording capabilities were used to record poetry readings, reminders were set for homework deadlines and stopwatches were used to time science experiments. Those with smartphones were also able to log into the school email system, access online revision notes or transfer homework files between home and school. Lead researcher Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young said: "At the start of the study, even pupils were often surprised at the thought that mobile phones could be used for learning." However, she said almost all of the pupils involved said they felt more motivated in their lessons as a result of being able to use mobile phones to carry out various tasks. Meanwhile, education technology agency Becta claims schools that embrace technology achieve better GSCE results.
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