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    Does the use of dedicated mobile devices in magnetism classes improve student learning?
    (Frontiers Media SA, 2026-04-21) ;
    Collay, Washington
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    Del-Valle-Soto, Carolina
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    Palacios-Navarro, Guillermo
    Mobile devices have been evaluated from multiple perspectives as tools to support classroom learning; however, devices specifically dedicated to learning activities still require further research to elucidate their influence in the classroom. This study aimed to evaluate whether the use of dedicated mobile devices for teaching basic magnetism content improves learning among secondary school students. A quantitative, comparative quasi-experimental study with non-equivalent groups was conducted ((Formula presented)) with secondary school students in Ecuador. The experimental group used an educational application running on a dedicated mobile device (M5Stack Core2) and interacted with an electromagnet as a didactic peripheral, whereas the control group received a traditional teacher-centered lesson supported by slides. Learning outcomes were measured using a teacher-designed theoretical test administered at the end of a 90-min session. Mean scores were similar between groups (experimental: 7.32; control: 7.58). After verifying assumptions of normality and homogeneity of variance, an independent-samples t-test showed no statistically significant differences ((Formula presented)), and the effect size was small (Cohen’s (Formula presented)). Under the conditions evaluated, the dedicated mobile device did not produce measurable gains in knowledge performance compared to the traditional lesson. Longer interventions, larger samples, and longitudinal study designs are needed to clarify when and how this technology may provide educational benefits.
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    Educational Quality in Teaching Magnetism Using Dedicated Mobile Devices
    (2024) ; ;
    Washington Collay
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    David Rivas-Lalaleo
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    Guillermo Palacios-Navarro
    New technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance classroom education, especially in practical subjects like physics, where experiments can be controlled via mobile devices. This facilitates both theoretical and practical learning. This study assesses the impact of using dedicated mobile devices in educational settings compared to traditional teaching methods. The application allows students to view educational information on an M5Stack Core2 device that also includes an electromagnet. We use the Student Evaluation of Educational Quality (SEEQ) to gather feedback and evaluate various aspects of the learning experience. Results indicate significant improvements in learning, enthusiasm, organization, group interaction, individual relationships, and breadth of device usage. Evaluations show that device-assisted classes outperform traditional classes in most categories, highlighting the benefits of integrating technology into education. The findings emphasize the importance of adapting teaching methods to enhance the overall quality of education and student engagement using dedicated mobile devices.
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