TY - JOUR
T1 - Conditions for ubiquitous computing
T2 - What can be learned from a longitudinal study
AU - Lei, Jing
N1 - Funding Information:
Ubiquitous computing, or one-to-one computing, is an increasingly popular phenomenon in American classrooms (Hirsch, 2005; Greaves, 2008). The investment has been generous and the funding source diverse. Several large-scale ubiquitous computing projects were funded by the state governments. Probably the most high-profile state level program is the Learning Technology Initiative in the state of Maine. This program, started in 2002 with an initial investment of $37 million to support wireless Internet connections in all
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PY - 2010/1
Y1 - 2010/1
N2 - Based on survey data and interview data collected over four academic years, this longitudinal study examined how a ubiquitous computing project evolved along with the changes in teachers, students, the human infrastructure, and technology infrastructure in the school. This study also investigated what conditions were necessary for successful ubiquitous computing and how these conditions changed at different stages of implementation. The results revealed that over the four academic years, this ubiquitous computing project had changed from a bold innovation to an integral component of everyday teaching and learning. Students' use of the technology gradually matured, focusing more on learning-related activities. There were different issues and challenges regarding ubiquitous computing at different stages of implementation, and thus required continuous adjustment in the management and support system accordingly. Suggestions for practices and future research on ubiquitous computing are provided.
AB - Based on survey data and interview data collected over four academic years, this longitudinal study examined how a ubiquitous computing project evolved along with the changes in teachers, students, the human infrastructure, and technology infrastructure in the school. This study also investigated what conditions were necessary for successful ubiquitous computing and how these conditions changed at different stages of implementation. The results revealed that over the four academic years, this ubiquitous computing project had changed from a bold innovation to an integral component of everyday teaching and learning. Students' use of the technology gradually matured, focusing more on learning-related activities. There were different issues and challenges regarding ubiquitous computing at different stages of implementation, and thus required continuous adjustment in the management and support system accordingly. Suggestions for practices and future research on ubiquitous computing are provided.
KW - Conditions
KW - Ecological perspective
KW - Longitudinal study
KW - Successful implementation
KW - Ubiquitous computing
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U2 - 10.1080/07380560903536264
DO - 10.1080/07380560903536264
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:76749089166
VL - 27
SP - 35
EP - 53
JO - Computers in the Schools
JF - Computers in the Schools
SN - 0738-0569
IS - 1
ER -