The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of simulation design, visual-motor
integration, and spatial ability on students' conceptual understandings of projectile motion …

So far relatively little research in education has explored the pedagogical and learning
potentials of applications (Apps) on tablet PCs (TPCs). Drawing upon research on learning …

Tablet PCs especially iPads are one of the most commonly used devices that most
educational institutions from elementary school to colleges have been using as a main or …

Tablet PCs (" TPC's) are drawing interest as a potential tool for improving teaching and
learning in engineering education. Several schools have obtained the machines and are …

The goal of this study is to gain a detailed understanding of the experience of instructors
who have been using Tablet PCs (TPCs) for their teaching practice. The study examines the …

In fall 2006, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology launched a mandatory Tablet PC
program for incoming students. As I prepared to teach my first all-tablet class, my reaction …

Smartphones today are ubiquitous and are influencing our everyday life and have unsettled
many age-old tasks, activities, devices, gadgets, tools and technologies with their redefined …

Increasing the retention rate of engineering/computer science students and enhancing
student design skills are two major challenges in engineering education. This paper …

Many educational institutions use a number of technologies in classrooms to promote the
effectiveness of learning activities. In recent years, tablet PCs have become the primary of …

The tablet PC (TPC) is quickly becoming a widely used tool for engineering education.
However, as with any new education initiative, care must be taken to introduce this properly …