With the advancement of technology, there are so many activities that teachers can do in their classroom with its use. Teachers can use technology to support and enhance their presentations, or they can use it to engage students individually with their own devices or as a group. It is therefore important that we integrate technology with our pedagogical approaches to improve the teaching and learning process.

“The most recent technological advances, specifically mobile devices, provide an unprecedented opportunity for trans formative pedagogy. Children are particularly skilled in the use of mobile devices from an early age. More recently, and as individual ownership of tablets and smartphones rises, “bring your own device” policies are beginning to be seen across schools to harness the resources now available in pupils’ own pockets. The intuitive nature of tablets and smartphones, coupled with affordability and the potential to “bring your own”, make them ideally placed to influence traditional teaching methods. Children now learn through game – playing, use the endless body of information available to research topics of interest, and are adept at recording, editing, and presenting videos as part of the ordinary school day” (Dorris et al., 2021).

Within the classroom, students can use mobile computer devices to directly access the internet or to make use of device applications (“apps”) or built-in device functions. The functions of these different types of mobile computing devices are similar, however, the screen size of a tablet, and Chromebooks are much larger than that of smartphones or game consoles. That is one of the main differences between these mobile computing devices.

There are many uses of mobile computing devices in the classroom. These include, but are not limited to the following, which based on research, are my top ten uses.

Improve teaching productivity – Teaching productivity may be improved by using advanced technological aids, which facilitate better planning, easy and practical learning, quick assessment, better resources, new skills, etc. Students are taught digital skills and encouraged to bring computers to class so that they may access a variety of materials quickly. Students are encouraged to explore information in new and exciting ways through educational applications and programs. Instructors may now assign, collect, and grade work using specialized learning management systems, keeping students. One aspect of improving productivity in the classroom is real-time assessment. Digital technology can revolutionize students’ learning experiences in and out of the classroom (Haleem et al., 2022). Mobile computing devices allow many ways for students to interact, they help to build knowledge, help to assess students (formative and summative), and guide in preparing students for life in an increasingly digital world. In addition, these devices provide opportunities for instructors to reinvent instructional techniques, learn, and to work more efficiently to improve the classroom experiences for both students and teachers.

Facilitate Teaching of students with exceptional needs – It is encouraging to see how much assistive technology is available to help students with physical or learning disabilities absorb concepts quickly and actively participate in their classes. Speech recognition, screen reading tools, Braille displays, and text-to-speech solutions are among the revolutionary technologies for the visually impaired; for the hearing impaired, closed-captioning applications, sound amplifiers, and video conferencing technologies facilitate sign language and lip-reading (Haleem et al., 2022). Because the needs of these students can vary, they tend to thrive when they have a personalized learning program that addresses their individual challenges so they can learn at the pace that best suits them. Mobile computing makes it easy for educators to do so (R. Kazmi, 2023).

Addresses learning gaps – By addressing learning gaps early and enhancing growth, each student’s capacity to personalize learning sequences will make education more successful. In addition to educators, parents may use interactive activities to increase their child’s interest in learning since computing devices make the teaching and learning process more enjoyable and engaging (Haleem et al., 2022). Mobile computing devices may be used as a learning tool and a technological tool that provide students with fun and many benefits for their overall development. These devices allow students to access more knowledge and ensures that the content is suitable and tailored to their specific needs. The ability to assist each student in studying at their own speed and on their own route is one of the most important advantages of digital learning.

Build knowledge and understanding skills – Technologies strive to build knowledge, understanding, and skills to ensure that students thrive individually and as a team. Teachers may encourage children’s curiosity and inquisitiveness through exciting and instructive material, which has been linked to their academic performance. “Teachers have indicated that students are more motivated, spend more time using technology, collaborate and communicate more, and benefit from having a portable and readily accessible tool. Students also have found handhelds easy to use, fun, and a useful tool for learning” (Swan et al., 2005). This leads to a better understanding of concepts taught.

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments – An inclusive learning environment provides an equal opportunity for each student with different ability levels to learn in the same place. Virtual classrooms, video, augmented reality, robots, and other technology tools make the class exciting and create inclusive learning environments that foster collaboration and curiosity while allowing teachers to collect data on student performance (Haleem et al., 2022). “Students’ motivation to learn and engagement in learning activities was improved by their use of mobile computing, which resulted in a student-centered learning environment, increased student productivity, and improved quality of work” (Swan et al., 2005).

Enhanced access to educational resources – Access to educational resources anytime is now possible, seven days a week. Cloud storage, video recording of lectures, and availability of notes in a soft copy made it easy for students to access the resources at their convenience. Even parents can access these resources and check the quality of lectures and notes (Haleem et al., 2022).

Improve Numeracy – Digital tools help students listen to math classes and respond by typing, scribbling, or dictating their remarks. As the school year progresses and the years pass, digital technology will be employed to make math education through practice more accessible to all students, regardless of ability or learning environment. These technologies also give pupils the option of studying or demonstrating their math skills in various ways. Because the learning environment is more dynamic than it has ever been, today’s students are very different from those for whom the educational system was created. As technology improves, classrooms are being remodeled and reimagined in numerous ways to meet the increasing expectations of modern digital learners (Dorris et al., 2021).

Making classroom instructions interesting – Classroom instruction has become more exciting and participatory due to digital education. Children are becoming increasingly aware of it. They not only listen to what the teacher says, but they also watch it on the screen. It facilitates visual learning for youngsters. The instructional material in practical sessions in digital classrooms lets students pay greater attention to details through interactive online presentations. Students now have more options and control over their learning experiences because of technology in the classroom. Mobile computing devices have also provided academics with greater freedom in offering lectures or labs. Students can tune in to live streamed lectures at a given time, whilst others can watch lecture recordings independently if they cannot attend a live session. Furthermore, real-time courses in online learning may provide students with better interests (Haleem et al., 2022).

Improve students’ performance – Mobile computing devices improve student performance by systematically approaching instructional procedures and resources. It recognizes individual needs by incorporating technology into classroom instruction and tracking student progress. Instructors must appropriately expose conditions to select the appropriate technology for the curriculum delivery and track outcomes to determine the success of the measures. Teachers can use the information offered by online activities to figure out which students suffered classes and provide additional aid and support (Haleem et al., 2022). Students can ask questions about the concept and receive additional help with challenging aspects of the lesson. Students can become more productive, successful learners when they are immersed in engaging content and instruction that involves them in the learning process (E. Riskey, 2018).

Students gain self-learning abilities – Students can build self-directed strong learning abilities by using learning tools and technology. They can figure out what they need to know, locate, and use online resources, and apply what they have learned to the problem they want to solve. Therefore, they have increased their production and efficiency (Haleem et al., 2022). Mobile computing devices engage students and improve critical thinking skills, the foundation for developing analytic reasoning. Because they require children to observe the rules and conventions in some applications, interactive social skill games effectively teach students’ discipline. Even children dissatisfied with other learning methods may continue to play educational games for a long time since playing itself is enjoyable. This aids in developing patience, which is another essential life skill (Grant et al., 2015). Children experience feelings of accomplishment due to gaining new knowledge and skills through digital learning tools, which gives them the confidence to pursue new interests. Because it is substantially more engaging and remembered than big textbooks or one-sided lectures, digital learning delivers a deeper context, a broader viewpoint, and more stimulating activities than traditional teaching strategies. As a result, students can better connect with the learning information. Furthermore, they frequently provide a more exciting and engaging approach to processing information (Grant et al., 2015).

I have been using mobile computing devices in the classroom and some of the uses outlined above are quite like what I have been doing. The use of these devices has been effective in addressing learning gaps in my students. For example, students in each of my classes are at different grade levels. An application called i-Ready is used to create an individual learning path for each student to assist them in helping them to bridge the gaps as they strive to get to the grade level they should be. Each student is assigned a computer, so they get to work on activities individually.

Mobile computing devices have been beneficial in improving students’ interests and increasing their motivation and academic performance in my classroom. Each week students are given a quiz using a program called quizizz. This is used in conjunction with my computer. Students can see each other’s score (not actual), which they used as a way of competing and it has improved their mathematical performance. Students also receive immediate feedback on questions answered correctly and incorrectly. In addition, it’s an easy way of assessing students and increases productivity in the classroom.

Almost everything now-a-days involves at least a small amount of technology. Many job applications and orientations are now available via the internet. Online banking has made it possible to never actually see your money. And then there is communication, email, texting, and social media have changed the way we communicate with one another. Because of these things and more, students should be kept familiar with the latest advancements in technology, and the classroom can be a great place to do this (E. Riskey, 2018)