Smartphone Usage in the Educational Process: from Perspectives of Physical Education Students

Background/purpose. The study aimed to identify the use of smartphones in the educational process among university students, focusing on their advantages, impact, and associated challenges.

Materials/methods. The descriptive approach was employed in this study. The study instrument consisted of 25 items distributed over three main domains (the degree of agreement on the benefits of using smartphones for education, the impact of smartphones on the learning process, and the challenges students face in using smartphones for information retrieval) by gender and academic year. The study population consists of 648 male and female students enrolled in the Physical Education Department at Jadara University. A sample of 123 students from various academic levels was recruited and selected randomly for this study. The data were analyzed using the program SPSS.

Results. Results indicate that students generally perceive smartphones as beneficial to their learning experience, with a high level of agreement on their advantages. Smartphones were also found to have a positive impact on learning, particularly in terms of ease of access and portability. However, students reported facing challenges such as visual strain, battery life issues, and high internet subscription fees. The study also found no significant differences in responses based on gender or academic level, suggesting that university students, regardless of gender or academic year, equally recognize the educational potential of smartphones.

Conclusion. The findings underscore the importance of integrating smartphones into educational practices while addressing the challenges that may hinder their optimal use.

Keywords: Smartphone, The Educational Process, Physical Education, Students, University.

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