The future of teaching and learning
The future of teaching and learning, Eric Baber, 11.25-12.10, Tuesday 19th April
It was one of the most inspiring talks for me as I understood how I fell behind the latest developments of e-learning and innovation in ELT.
As the world is changing, learners and their learning behaviour change. Eric Baber says, "%74 of teens aged between 12 and 17 have an iPhone or MP3 Player". So, why do not we use them for English learning & teaching?
He offers some technological tools to use:
- Blackboard Mobile Learn www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Mobile/Products/Mobile-Learn.aspx
- Multipoint Mouse Case Study www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-sdk
- Second Sight on Sony PSP www.connectededucation.com/index.php
- Pet Pals: New Leash on Life www.petpalsgame.com/
Some tablet apps:
- First Words Animals
- Pocket Phonics
- Math Bingo
- Cat in the Hat
They are easy to use as one attendee who had not used them before figured out those apps in seconds!
These tools and games are future of the ELT, and similar products will come out rapidly as Eric Baber states. Be prepared for the "learning without barriers" movement!
