Exploring the Perceptions of College Students on the Use of Technology: What Do They Really Think?

Authors

  • Colleen Erin Marzilli The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Julie A. Delello The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Shelly Marmion The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Rochell McWhorter The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Paul Roberts The University of Texas at Tyler

Keywords:

Higher education, students, technology, future of technology.

Abstract

Technology is an essential component of learning in the 21st century.

Author Biographies

Colleen Erin Marzilli, The University of Texas at Tyler

Dr. Colleen Marzilli is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Julie A. Delello, The University of Texas at Tyler

Dr. Julie A. Delello is an Assistant Professor of Education in the College of Education and Psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Shelly Marmion, The University of Texas at Tyler

Dr. Shelly Marmion is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Education and Psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Rochell McWhorter, The University of Texas at Tyler

Dr. Rochell McWhorter is an Assistant Professor
of Human Resource Development in the College of Business and Technology at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Paul Roberts, The University of Texas at Tyler

Dr. Paul Roberts is a full professor of Human Resource Development and Technology and the Associate Dean of the College of Business and Technology.

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2015-09-16

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Marzilli, C. E., Delello, J. A., Marmion, S., McWhorter, R., & Roberts, P. (2015). Exploring the Perceptions of College Students on the Use of Technology: What Do They Really Think?. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 24(2), 434–456. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/4588

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