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Students׳ willingness to use response and engagement technology in the classroom
Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
  • Eric A. Brown, Iowa State University
  • Nicholas J. Thomas, Iowa State University
  • Lisa Y. Thomas, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2014
DOI
10.1016/j.jhlste.2014.06.002
Abstract

Increased use of student response and engagement systems in the collegiate classroom environment is a growing trend in hospitality education. However, faculties have expressed hesitance in adopting this technology due to apprehension of students. This purpose of this paper is to share the results of a survey given to undergraduate hospitality students at Iowa State University about their willingness and ability to use these systems. When analyzing the data from the 413 respondents, the results show students are in fact able and willing to use a classroom response and engagement system in order to increase engagement. In addition, students have an overall desire to use technology in the classroom. These results can be useful for faculty considering implementation of these systems in their courses. Of those surveyed, 100% have a cell phone, tablet, or laptop, indicating a system which requires a student to bring their own device is feasible.

Comments

This is a manuscript of an article in Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education 15 (2014): 80, doi:10.1016/j.jhlste.2014.06.002. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Elsevier Ltd.
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Eric A. Brown, Nicholas J. Thomas and Lisa Y. Thomas. "Students׳ willingness to use response and engagement technology in the classroom" Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education Vol. 15 (2014) p. 80 - 85
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/eric_brown/7/