Summary
In the article, Chinnery talks about the mobile technology language learning tools which can enhance the language learning environment, such as the Cell phones, Ipods, PDAs(Personal digital assistance) and the Portable digital audio players. Besides, he also introduces the benefits and challenges of them as they are easily utilized outside of the classroom. Therefore, the mobile tools take an advantage of their convenience for learning the second language in anywhere.
Reflection
I think the mobile phones contain lots of different funtions nowadays. Through the mobile phones, people can receive and send messages, play games and taking photos and etc. Although the mobile technologies are very popular, mobile-assisted learning into second language classrooms is not comment nowadays. The main reason is they are too expensive and not many people can affort to buy. Secondy, not many people would like to learn the second language in this way. It may be a trend to use ipods, PDAs and cell phones in the future. But as a teacher, the school work load has been very heavy, once to use this mobile technology in teaching, I think we need to be confident to use them. Otherwise, it just waste time and money. Lastly, the important thing we need to consider is it should be support by the school and the parents.
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