KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Ian Brown, Matsuyama University
Tim Knight, Shirayuri University
Mobile Devices: The 21st Century Language Learning Sound Lab
Abstract
Language-Learning Sound Labs have a long history from tape to cassette and then to computer. Teachers have many reasons for students to make voice recordings from dialogues, and presentations, to pronunciation, self-study homework, and assessment and now student smartphones are shaping up a 2st century sound lab that does not need computers. Different methods for mobile recording will be explained, including how teachers can collect, share, evaluate and give feedback to the recordings. The methods discussed include dedicated mobile sound recording apps, Web 2.0 mobile apps such as Mailvu, Moxtra or Voicethread and mobile LMS apps such as Schoology. Comparison and practical tips for the different methods will be provided so teachers can choose the method they like best.
Biographicals
Ian Brown (Master of Ed TESOL) is currently teaching at Matsuyama University in Ehime, Japan. His teaching background spans over twenty years with experience teaching in Japan, Australia and Thailand. He has a long interest in technology and CALL, and in teaching academic English, and was previously a specialist CALL teacher and coordinator of an EAP program in Sydney. He now uses all manner of technology in his teaching and whilst still using computers is currently evolving over to using mobile devices. He has presented numerous papers, workshops and conducted training sessions on various aspects of ELT, CALL and more recently...
Tim Knight has been teaching at universities and high schools in Japan for more than 20 years. He has presented in both Japan and overseas. Although a great believer in the face-to-face interaction of traditional, communicative ELT classrooms, he has become excited by the possibilities of extra interaction, and language development and practice provided by digital mobile devices.
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