Detail Using Smartphones In English Language Teaching   Oleh:  Asri, Aqtiqah Nurul Jenis: Article from Proceeding Dalam koleksi: The 62st TEFLIN International Conference: Teaching and Assessing L2 Learners in the 21st Century, Denpasar, 14-16th September 2015, Book 1, page 35-43. Topik: smartphones; English language teaching Fulltext: hal 35.pdf (16.58MB) Isi artikel Smartphones are very popular nowadays.Unlike cell phones where users can only call and text, smartphones allow users use many features just as those available on personal computer such as word processors, browser, and email application. Moreover, users can take them everywhere they go because their sizes are relatively small and do not need much space to keep.The students undoubtedly use their smartphones in the classroom. They secretly use them to send messages from their pockets and under the desks during lectures or play games and update their various social media sites. This often disengages them from what they are supposed to be doing in the classroom. Teachers are tired of telling them to put away their phones. In fact, however, the smartphones can be used to facilitate their learningand powerful tools due to their multi-functionality, portability, and connectivity. The present paper therefore aims at revealing how smartphones can be integrated in interesting and effective ways in the English language classroom. They include problemsolving exercises to boost the students’ higher order thinking skills, using applications to encourage participation and engagement around the ideas and issues presented in class. The paper also addresses what to do and what not to do regarding the use of smartphones in the classroom. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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