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https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v17i4.1350

Ubiquitous Laptop Use Patterns Exhibited by Higher Education Students

María-Carmen Ricoy ; FacFaculty of Education Sciences, University of Vigoulty of Education, National University of Distance Education
Tiberio Feliz ; Faculty of Education, National University of Distance Education


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Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify laptop use patterns among Spanish university students. The present work, resulting from the qualitative component, focuses on a study conducted among students using a questionnaire with semi-structured questions. A total of 433 students from two universities took part in the study. Their ages ranged between 18 and 48 (mean 22.2). The information thus obtained was subjected to content analysis, from which it can be inferred that mobility confers laptops a number of possibilities giving rise to the participants’ use patterns. These are derived from the benefits of laptop use, which is not, however, devoid of problems. The results and conclusions show that the participants regularly make ubiquitous use of laptops. Their practices may be classified into a number of categories according to the academic, personal or social context involved and are associated with the numerous stated benefits, together with certain obstacles.

Keywords

competences; information and communication technologies; portable computer; ubiquitous learning; university students

Hrčak ID:

151225

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/151225

Publication date:

28.12.2015.

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