Highland Modern Languages Subject Support

Using Mobile Phones in the Classroom

Alasdair Bauld, PT ML/ICT, Dornoch Academy

 Notes:

• What for?
  • paired speaking
  • solo talks
  • trio discussions
  • speaking homework
  • audio versions of things to be learnt by rote
  • science experiment reports for those who have difficulty writing?
  • audio diary of things learnt?
• How?
  • voice recorder
  • video camera
  • bluetooth
  • dictaphones for those without
  • time limit: rehearse, record, rename, remit
• Why? – benefits
  • time saved in class
  • it’s free!
  • pupils engaged, keen to show their gadgets, often keen to show teacher how things work
  • ease of marking all on one device
  • ease of transfer to school network
    • peer ass possibilities (later on network or by bluetoothing files to each other and comparing on phones)
    • files open with Apple Quicktime
    • personal record of achievements
    • later use for revision
    • can be added to pupils’ blogs, never lost
• Problems/limitations?
  • iPhone trouble
  • occasional compatibility issues
  • sound quality

• Practical example – in any language you prefer!!
  • discuss in trios:
    • How did you travel here today?
    • Did you have trouble parking?
    • How long is it until the Christmas holidays?

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Using mobile phones in the classroom