Slide 1 : Dr. Revathi Viswanathan
Associate Professor
B.S.Abdur Rahman University
Overview : Overview Language teaching in a traditional classroom.
Learners’ needs.
Technology as a tool- for teachers and learners.
A Short study.
Findings.
Observations.
Advantages in using mobile devices.
Traditional classroom : Traditional classroom Teacher -centered (more often).
Teachers handle large groups.
Less scope for teacher-students interaction.
Follows rigid syllabus.
Operates with time constraints.
Learners’ needs : Learners’ needs Teachers- handle students with mixed abilities.
Students- require individual attention.
- show interest in self-paced learning.
- look for flexibility in curriculum.
- like to share with peers.
- show interest in using advanced.
technological devices.
Technology : Technology A tool for teaching and learning process.
Offers devices like Smart Phone, 3GMobile, Iphone, Laptop, Digital Camera, ipod and ipad.
Helps to supplement teaching materials.
Offers scope for personalized instruction.
Promotes language learning.
Offers flexibility in learning pattern.
Enhances peer-to-peer learning.
Helps to focus on the process of learning.
Offers scope for self-paced learning.
Promotes collaborative learning.
Mobile Devices-Unique features : Mobile Devices-Unique features Portable.
Can be connected online.
Have sensors.
Have the capacity to store any amount of data.
Function with separate operating system.
Have inbuilt facilities to share or transfer data to other devices.
A Short study : A Short study Samples- Engineering students (third year).
Language curriculum-
students are trained to develop their communication skills.
Students – make presentations, take part in Group Discussions and Mock interviews.
Challenges-
Students perform within limited sessions.
Teachers- handle large number of students.
- less scope for providing individual
attention to students within the class.
Cont. : Cont. Conducted a survey to find students access (to devices) and comfort level in using mobile devices.
Remedial measure—
Encouraged students to use mobile devices as learning tools.
Students- used mobile devices, 3G mobile phones, Smart phones, Laptops and Digital Cameras.
- recorded technical presentations in
their mobile devices.
Students’ use of mobile devices : Students’ use of mobile devices
Using devices for learning purposes : Using devices for learning purposes
Short Study-Cont. : Short Study-Cont. Converted stored data using converter software.
Transferred some data to CDs and submitted.
Shared data from mobile to others.
Sample video taken on a mobile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G84HbIR44ZQ
Slide 12 : Teacher- assessed students’ performance.
Evaluation Criteria-
Effective communication, knowledge of content, Ability to develop content & Presentation skills.
Findings : Findings
Observations : Observations Students- had plenty of time to prepare.
Felt relaxed.
Shared with peers.
Made lengthy presentations.
Spoke with confidence.
Did self-evaluation.
Devices as learning tools : Devices as learning tools Motivates students to perform well.
Promotes self assessment.
Helps teachers to keep track of students’ performance.
Promotes authentic evaluation.
Helps students to use them as learning tools.
Slide 16 : Thank you