The article for this week Twenty
Ideas for Using Mobile Phones in the Language Classroom by Hayo Reinders
represents a challenge for me. As the title says, the content is about how
cellphones o similar devices can be applied to a class and how they have a
positive impact on the learning process. Since learners are used to working
with technology, the result can be better than expected. So that, the author
explain some activities with technology that can be applied in our daily classes.
For example, the idea that was
interesting for me was using the text messaging feature for circular writing.
You can set up a group or the media where students can send the massages, so
that, they will be able to create an essay or to create a really good story as
a group with everybody’s help. Also, they can use Skype to practice more the
target language. So that, the can have a phone call and start talking about one
topic/grammar in specific. As a matter of fact, they will improve not only their
speaking but also listening skills.
In fact, we can use this ideas in
our classes or they can be assignments that will make improve our student’s English
skills. In my opinion, this is a great idea to make our classes more
interactive and avoid the routine.
Good night Luis, I agree with you because this ideas are very interesting and useful in our class. Also, I like their two options that are the text messaging for writing and skype that allow to improve their speaking and listening skill. Moreover, the students feel good when they learn something new using the technology. Nowadays, we have different ways to help our students with their knowlegde. Futhermore, as future teachers, we must know diffent methods to apply in class and achieve our goals with them. Finally, the phones allow S.s to get a good comunication between students and the teacher or students to students.
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