From Device Centric to People Centric Ubiquitous computing: Pre-service teachers using technology across spaces

Abstract

This case study examines how three pre -service teachers in Singapore use different computing devices across different spaces . It provides a snapshot of their ubiquitous computing experiences and sheds light on how their ICT experiences affect their learning and consequently teaching. On closer examination, we found that in general pre-service teachers owned more than one mobile device, and chose which to use according to their need s and situation . The mobile device most often used fo r work -related purposes , whether as a student or as a trainee teacher, is the laptop. However, the usage of the device s is also limited by the ICT infrastructure of the different locations. The l aptop is also sometimes used for leisure activities. The pre -service teachers‟ perceptions of the various devices and their affordances are also reflected in this paper.