Impact of Science Mobile Applications on Interest and Learning Among Undergraduate Science Students

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Abstract

One of the challenges facing undergraduate science programs is keeping students interested in science and minimizing attrition from their discipline. Prior research shows that showcasing real-life applicability of science is one way to keep students interested. In this exploratory study using secondary data from two undergraduate science courses, we examined the impact of science mobile apps on students' interest and learning. The results show empirically that students think science mobile apps do help increase their interest in science. Furthermore, the ubiquitous mobile phone allows 24/7 access to these science apps, enabling enhanced learning and mastery of scientific concepts.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)37-49
Number of pages13
JournalQuarterly Review of Distance Education
Volume21
Issue number4
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • Mobile apps
  • STEM
  • interest in science
  • science learning
  • undergraduate science students

Disciplines

  • Biology
  • Life Sciences

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