Mobile Technology
Mobile technologies provide instant access to resources and information as well as encourage collaboration. Information in this section of the blog will focus on mobile devices such as iPods and other MP3 players, cellular devices, and netbooks.
“iPods help ESL students achieve success” (eSchool News, June 2009)
This article in eSchoolNews focused on the use of iPods in Grace Poli’s school as a way to address the needs of ESL students. Poli cites several ways that the iPod transforms her classroom by:
- Stimulating and engaging students in the learning process
- Enhancing instruction by making it personal
- Increasing achievement and motivation
- Differentiating instruction for diverse learners
- Accommodating multiple learning styles
- Providing anytime, anywhere learning
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