Teachers’ Perception of Using Tablets in Teaching and Learning Environments: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

New learning technologies are an important part of the 21st-century academic environment. Tablets are the newest mobile learning technology added to today’s classrooms. This research concerns an island school’s teachers’ perception of using tablets in the classroom. Understanding the teachers’ perceptions of using tablets in the teaching and learning environment is vital as this can provide information on future development and implementation. Four teachers were interviewed to gather the data. This study was qualitative and explored a constructivist approach. The findings are based on four themes identified from the participants’ responses: utilisation of tablets in the present classrooms, benefits of using tablets in the classroom, challenges teachers face when using tablets in the classroom, and effective ways of utilising tablets to enhance teaching and learning. The study recommends different approaches to improve the use of tablets in such environments.