Mobile Devices and Social Networks within Pre-Service Teacher Preparation

Abstract

The article provides results of monitoring the ownership and exploitation of mobile devices and social networks within the pre-service teacher preparation at the Faculty of Education, University of Presov in Presov, Slovak Republic. The research sample consisted of 473 respondents by the method of questionnaire. The tool was available online and included 12 items requiring both open and multiple choice answers of one, four or more choices. The data were processed by the IBM SPSS statistics software. The results are displayed in the form of figures and described. They proved students were equipped with various types of both the latest and other devices. They exploit them to access to study materials, information reflecting their personal and professional interests. Within the research the use of social networks was also under the focus. The results showed three types of social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+) are the most frequently accessed, both for university and further education.