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Mobile Devices and Apps, Characteristics and Current Potential on Learning

Mobile Devices and Apps, Characteristics and Current Potential on Learning

Laura Briz-Ponce, Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez
Copyright: © 2015 |Volume: 8 |Issue: 4 |Pages: 12
ISSN: 1938-7857|EISSN: 1938-7865|EISBN13: 9781466676527|DOI: 10.4018/JITR.2015100102
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Briz-Ponce, Laura, and Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez. "Mobile Devices and Apps, Characteristics and Current Potential on Learning." JITR vol.8, no.4 2015: pp.26-37. http://doi.org/10.4018/JITR.2015100102

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Briz-Ponce, L. & Juanes-Méndez, J. A. (2015). Mobile Devices and Apps, Characteristics and Current Potential on Learning. Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR), 8(4), 26-37. http://doi.org/10.4018/JITR.2015100102

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Briz-Ponce, Laura, and Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez. "Mobile Devices and Apps, Characteristics and Current Potential on Learning," Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR) 8, no.4: 26-37. http://doi.org/10.4018/JITR.2015100102

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Abstract

Mobile devices and apps are placed in a prominent position in the daily routine of all people. The ubiquity and mobility are their main advantages. They are really becoming tools available for students and professionals in order to be totally connected anywhere and for consulting and accessing information of any field. In fact, the use of these devices has sparked a positive impact on medical sector as they allow implementing and including new technologies to make students more prepared for their future work. The goal of this paper is to describe the main characteristics and the use of mobile technologies in this field. The mobile technology's scope covers tablets and Smartphones. To achieve this goal, a survey was conducted in the University of Salamanca and the participants were undergraduate students of Medical Schools and medical professionals. Results reveal that the usage of mobile devices and apps are spread out among them. However, it is still necessary an in-depth analysis of the potential and the use of specialized apps for medical education.

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