Date of Publication :8th March 2018

Abstract: Objectives This paper aims to study the impact of BYOD implementation on learning outcomes of ninth grade students in the subjects of Science and Mathematics. The target sample size of this study will involve 48 teachers and 1800 ninth grade students from six private schools in Dubai, UAE. Methods/Statistical Analysis The study is based on the principles of quantitative research. The casual comparative study will be based on independent and dependent variable. The examination scores in Science and Mathematics, student age and gender of the 1,800 ninth grade students will be collected as quantitative data for descriptive statistical and comparative analysis using the IBM SPSS software. The two examination scores of the students will be used to determine the level of academic achievement and will become the dependent variables of the study. The information on BYOD Implementation and the level of usage of technology by 48 teachers and 1800 students will be tested by administering a survey questionnaire research instrument to 10 teachers and 50 students who are representative of the larger population of the study. The information collected from the survey questionnaire instruments will become the independent variables for the study. Findings The two major findings of this study were that students' achievement has been significantly improved by the use of BYOD tools and applications with the traditional teaching methods and that students' achievement has been varying significantly in relation to gender as far as BYOD tools and applications are implemented and practiced. The benefits of BYOD on student learning include increased engagement, communication, collaboration, interaction and personalization. The factors that were crucial to effective BYOD implementation include adequate teachers training, a proper BYOD eLearning Framework, the availability of virtual learning environment (VLE's) and the availability of relevant pedagogy based digital curriculum content (DCC). Application/Improvement The research findings of this work will be used to develop a BYOD eLearning Framework for private secondary schools in Dubai which will help school to effectively implement BYOD programs.

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