Technology in Education

Technology in Education

1. Gutgold, N. D. & Grodziak

   • The use of mobile devices in education has gained great relevance due to the wide penetration of these devices worldwide.
   • There are an estimated 5.9 billion mobile subscribers, representing 87% of the world's population. This suggests that mobile devices can be a valuable tool in language teaching and learning
   • Grodziak points out that mobile devices allow students to practice effectively by recording speeches. This practice not only improves fluency and pronunciation in a second language, but also expression skills in the native language.
   • In the era of social media such as Facebook, Skype and Twitter, young people find it easy to record themselves, making it easier to implement this tool to improve their speaking skills.

2. Shannon, J. (2014)

   • (Shannon, 2014) points out the importance of web 2.0 tools, such as iPads, in education
   • Proposes that improving instructions to students can improve learning outcomes, especially considering the "Matthew effect," which suggests that students who have difficulty speaking their language correctly have additional problems acquiring a second language.
   • iPads are seen as a valuable tool due to their ability to deliver student-centered, interactive, and project-based education.
   • Students prefer visual literacy and quick access to information, features that iPads can provide.

3. Andújar-Vaca, A. & Cruz-Martínez, M. S.

   • (Alberto Andújar-vaca, 2017) analyzed the benefits of communication through mobile phones to develop oral skills in a second language. The results demonstrated significant improvements in the oral proficiency of students who participated in daily interaction through WhatsApp groups.
   • hese students showed a greater capacity to negotiate meanings, reflect and evaluate their own actions.
   • The use of mobile devices, such as smartphones and iPads, offers a variety of opportunities to improve language skills and language learning. From speech practice to daily communication in virtual environments, these devices can be effective tools for developing oral skills in a second language.