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: Received: 1 February 2023 / Approved: 6 February 2023 / Online: 6 February 2023 (09:46:03 CET)
How to cite:
Qazi, A.G.; Mustafa, M.Y.; Mtenzi, F.J.; Valcke, M. Mobile Technology and Pedagogical Possibilities Amidst COVID-19 Hiatus: Implications for Teacher Development. Preprints2023, 2023020095. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0095.v1.
Qazi, A.G.; Mustafa, M.Y.; Mtenzi, F.J.; Valcke, M. Mobile Technology and Pedagogical Possibilities Amidst COVID-19 Hiatus: Implications for Teacher Development. Preprints 2023, 2023020095. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0095.v1.
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Qazi, A.G.; Mustafa, M.Y.; Mtenzi, F.J.; Valcke, M. Mobile Technology and Pedagogical Possibilities Amidst COVID-19 Hiatus: Implications for Teacher Development. Preprints2023, 2023020095. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0095.v1.
Qazi, A.G.; Mustafa, M.Y.; Mtenzi, F.J.; Valcke, M. Mobile Technology and Pedagogical Possibilities Amidst COVID-19 Hiatus: Implications for Teacher Development. Preprints 2023, 2023020095. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0095.v1.
Abstract
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic challenged education systems worldwide to quickly pivot their teaching-learning processes from in-person to virtual modes in order to control the spread of the virus. In a short period of time, teachers were forced to adopt new remote teaching methods to ensure the continuation of education. This paper examines how teachers in Pakistan leveraged mobile technology as an alternative teaching strategy to provide access to education during these unprecedented times. Through in-depth individual interviews with selected teachers, the study explores the potential of mobile technology to transform traditional teaching methods into interactive learning environments. The findings highlight the importance of embracing new pedagogical possibilities offered by mobile technology and the need for effective teacher professional development in the post-pandemic era. The study offers valuable insights into how mobile technology can be effectively utilized in education, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Keywords
Mobile learning; mobile pedagogy, EdTech; digital immigrant; digital literacy
Subject
SOCIAL SCIENCES, Education Studies
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
