The Impact of M-Learning Activities on the IT Success and M-Learning Capabilities of the Special Education Teacher Candidates
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The advantages of using mobile devices and cloud computing services in education are accepted by many researchers. Also, in educating students who are in need of special education, the use of cloud computing services is inevitable. So, this case requires teacher candidates who are planning to teach in those special education centers to be able to use these technologies sufficiently, be able to perceive positively and in order to be able to follow future improvements and innovations. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the perceptions of teacher candidates’ mobile learning implementations that are supported by cloud computing services towards mobile learning. This is an experimental study. Study group consists of 56 teacher candidates from special education department. Lessons are lectured in a blended learning environment of SkyDrive cloud with a variety of materials. Pre-test and post-test results of the students in terms of using mobile tools in mobile learning environment, success in information technology.
Keywords: Keywords: Mobile Learning, Cloud Computing, Information Technologies
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