Tuesday 10 December 2013



Hi everyone,

An interesting topic I have been working on is a study on student and teacher attitudes and perceptions to mobile learning as a support structure to language education in my workplace. 

Despite the many drawbacks in relation to network infrastructure in Saudi, I believe there is a generally positive attitude towards learning and teaching using mobile devices both in and out of the formal class environment.

What are the perceptions and attitudes to using mobile devices with your students / colleagues in your workplace?  Are there any limitations, resistance from management, financial concerns?

You may find this link interesting or alternatively you can watch it below:



Looking forward to some thoughts and ideas.

Thanks,
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5 comments:

  1. Unknown10 December 2013 at 06:19

    Hi Bilal,
    Using mobile devices in the classroom here in Italy is practically impossible. The students have to keep their mobiles switched off during lessons and some schools, especially primary schools do not allow children to bring them to school. I am going to find out from the local high school I am teaching in at the moment, if the headmaster can grant me permission. Watch this space...

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    1. Unknown10 December 2013 at 07:41

      Hi Lisa,

      Thanks for your feedback.

      I would like to ask a question. To get round the obstacles you face in Italian schools, couldn't you encourage their use out of class time, during their lunch break or even at home during the evenings or weekends? I really find younger learners catch on quickly when exposed to technology. I believe using technology really motivates students to learn and acquire newly taught language skills much faster.

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  2. Anonymous10 December 2013 at 16:30

    When the idea of using the computer in your pocket as a learning device was first mooted a few years ago many institutions responded with a ban as Lisa reports. But I detect a softening of attitudes in the last 12 months. We'll see how Lisa's school reacts to see if that also applies to Italy!

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  3. kullakan10 December 2013 at 18:12

    In Thailand, we found that learners have the latest version of mobile more teachers have. It because of some following friends, and they would like to get the device that support new functions, and can not resist advertisement especially for smart phone. Most of them use for playing game. For language learning, I think we might begin with informal to formal thing. It could be assigned by teachers to practise habit ofs learning outside classroom. Personally, I love learning outside classroom, so mobile device can make me happy to learn anywhere and anytime esp. in coffee shop:)

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  4. Unknown16 December 2013 at 02:00

    Hi Bilal,

    I've finally got round to visiting your blog! Many, many apologies, but as Anne mentioned in her mail the other day and as we've had the chance to discuss, work issues, and extensive travelling moreover, are overwhelming me at present. I hope to catch up over the break.
    I read Lisa's comments about using mobiles in Italy and can verify that the situation is indeed this, apart from a small number of schools involved in a project called Scuola 2.0 where funds have been set aside for the purchase of tablets to be used by students. The issues, however, remain, as many schools are simply not able to provide the badwidth necessary for students to connect and work effectively. A classic case of putting the cart before the horse. Until the whole infrastructural debate gains a wider hearing this will continue. There is massive work to be done here in Italy if they seriously want to approach the whole collaborative, creative methodology movement.

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