An Investigation of Teacher Intention to Adopt and Integrate Tablets Into Pedagogical Practices

Abstract

The study mainly investigated teachers' intention to adopt and integrate tablets into pedagogical practices especially in the 21st century classroom. The study engages empirical findings and theoretical reviews. Data collection was done through the aid of existing data from books, journals, academic papers, and scholarly websites. It was found that mobile learning helps empower learners to learn from the comfort of the room through adequate access to the internet as well as mobile phones. Teachers' intention to adopt tablets for pedagogical activities are ease of use; teachers' attitude and knowledge of mobile learning among others. The factors mitigating the effectiveness of tablets for learning are the attitude of educational stakeholders towards technology; inadequate training for teachers to use emerging technology among others. It was recommended that there should be an increase in awareness and knowledge of the use of tablets for learning.