Study on the use of mobile devices in schools: the case of Portugal

The research found focuses on students of basic and secondary education from schools, within the fields language, social and exact sciences and more frequently in the context of specific subjects, for example mathematics, portuguese and foreign languages, history. Two studies explore the use of mobile technologies on outdoor activities. Mobile devices are generally used as a tool to stimulate motivation and strengthen engagement, for collaborative work and also to assist with constructive thinking or reflection.