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Meeks, Jamy H. – Georgia Educational Researcher, 2017
With the increase in the number of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is imperative to determine productive interventions to enhance communication skills. Recent investigations regarding the use of speech generated devices (SGD), such as the Apple iPad, to communicate have been performed with mixed results (Flores,…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Assistive Technology, Communication Skills
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Diliberto-Macaluso, Kristen; Hughes, Alan – Teaching of Psychology, 2016
The current study examined the impact of mobile applications or apps on student learning in an introduction to psychology course. Students were assigned to complete a learner-centered worksheet activity on the brain and central nervous system using either an interactive 3-D Brain app or their online course textbook. We measured student learning…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Introductory Courses
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Dekhane, Sonal; Xu, Xin; Tsoi, Mai Yin – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2013
This paper describes a project designed to promote problem solving and critical thinking skills in a general education, computing course at an open access institution. A visual programming tool, GameSalad, was used to enable students to create educational apps for mobile platforms. The students worked on a game development project for the entire…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education