iPods in our Spanish Class

For those of you who have been following us, we decided to experiment with iPod Touch in a Spanish class for 11-14 year olds. We allowed the students to have these devices 24/7. We taught the students how to access their mobile application for Studywiz and how to use their mobile eLocker. I sheepishly admit that the teachers didn’t make best use of the mobile eLocker as we are novices at the mobile approach but we are getting there. The kids however, loved having Studywiz access on their iPods and quickly found themselves accessing everything from their other classes too.

We are having to wrap up this particular project and give the iPods to another group of students so they too, can have a go. Parents are determined to get one of these devices in the hands of every Spanish student next year. Why? Well, even we were shocked at the transformational educational process when you give the student control over their own learning, with a well-directed teaching facilitation. Can’t wait to do more and better utilize the mobile eLocker next time.

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Regina Cockerill, TASIS England Technology Coordinator