University Student Experiences and Expectations In Regard To Technology

Abstract

This paper reports the results of a study of both entering freshmen and graduating seniors concerning their experiences with and expectations of technology available to facilitate their learning. Based on 179 students surveyed from either university prep courses or senior capstone courses, students agree that technology helps them to collaborate effectively, achieve better grades, helps them feel more engaged in classes, improves their performance and is mostly not a distraction in class. They perceive that technology improves their educational and career opportunities and is preparing them for the workforce. When responses of freshmen were compared to those of seniors, however, statistically significant differences were found