m-Learning Possibilities: Benefits to the Language Classroom
Mobile devices are not just a static content delivery system. They are a multi-media rich system that can promote student engagement, collaboration and increase language learning opportunities within and outside of the classroom.
In addition to their mobility, Mobile devices give educators the opportunity to create learning activities in more than one learning style; stimulating motivation and creating opportunities to make more sustainable connections to learning.
Language Learning is highly dependent on meaning; "making sense of the world" (Arnold & Fonseca, 2004). Meaningful learning "refers to the storage of items that have so many connections, and are of such quality, that they can be accessed appropriately in unexpected contexts" (Caine and Caine, 1994 in Arnold & Fonseca, 2004). Mobile devices increase the number of activities and connections to the world outside of the classroom which is critical for language acquisition. The links below provide examples of how mobile devices can be used as tools for the development of language proficiency.
In addition to their mobility, Mobile devices give educators the opportunity to create learning activities in more than one learning style; stimulating motivation and creating opportunities to make more sustainable connections to learning.
Language Learning is highly dependent on meaning; "making sense of the world" (Arnold & Fonseca, 2004). Meaningful learning "refers to the storage of items that have so many connections, and are of such quality, that they can be accessed appropriately in unexpected contexts" (Caine and Caine, 1994 in Arnold & Fonseca, 2004). Mobile devices increase the number of activities and connections to the world outside of the classroom which is critical for language acquisition. The links below provide examples of how mobile devices can be used as tools for the development of language proficiency.
Characteristics of Mobile Devices / Benefit to Language Learning
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Properties of Mobile Devices are:
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