Mobile technology can be also known
as mobile learning which is defined as ‘learning across multiple contexts,
through social and content interactions using personal devices such as iPad,
tablets.
The use of mobile technology in the
classroom has many benefits for children and students in education because it
prepares them for the future, also it keeps them up to date with learning
studies. Not all children experience new technology
"Some children from highly
educated, affluent families had very little exposure to new technologies,
(Flewitt 2008), "whereas some children from less affluent families were
given excellent support at home to develop their literacy skills through
diverse uses of new technologies." Mobile technology, such as Tablet and
Smartphone, has become popular worldwide with a broad range of users in
classrooms, including students from all levels of education (Dhir, Gahwaji,
&Nyman, 2013; Kinash, Brand, & Mathew, 2012). Mobile
learning has also been found to generate autonomous
learning (Gerger, 2014). Moreover, mobile technology encourages pupils to take
control of their own learning
References
Sue Learner - Middle-class angst over
technology in the early years (available) https://www.theguardian.com/education/2011/jun/07/early-years-anxiety-digital-technology
Domingo, M. and Garganté, A. (2016).
Exploring the use of educational technology in primary education: Teachers'
perception of mobile technology learning impacts and applications' use in the
classroom. Computers in Human Behavior, 56, pp.21-28.
Mobile Technology -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_technology
I agree that mobile technology encourages pupils to take control of their own-learning (Raman, 2015). Mobile technology such as iPad’s can develop a child with Special Educational Need to adapt their learning environment. This enables the child to participate within the education setting and collaborate ideas (Campigotto et al, 2013). What do you feel on this topic?
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Campigotto, Rachelle, McEwen, Rhonda, & Epp, Carrie Demmans. (2013). Especially Social: Exploring the Use of an iOS Application in Special Needs Classrooms. Computers & Education, Volume 60(1), pp74-86.
Raman, J. (2015). Mobile technology in nursing education: Where do we go from here? A review of the literature. Nurse Education Today, Volume 35(5), pp 663-672.
Technology is powerful and it can be used in several great ways to make teaching and learning powerful in early years’ settings. The use of mobile technology on children with special educational is to enhance learning which is an effective approach for many children. I can see how mobile technology impacts children with special educational needs in practice, these technologies can empower young children, increasing their independence and supporting their inclusion in classes with their peers. ‘With adapted materials, young children with disabilities can be included in activities in which they once would have been unable to participate.’ (Parette and Blum, 2015)
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Williams, David. "Assistive Technology & Special Educational Needs". First Discoverers. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 Dec. 2016.
"Assistive Technology For Kids With Learning Disabilities: An Overview". Reading Rockets. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 Dec. 2016.
" Effective Uses Of Mobile Technology In The Classroom - Elearning Industry". eLearning Industry. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 Dec. 2016.
I also agree that technology provides children with support throughout their studies and ensures independence (Beauchamp, 2016). However, mobile technology in education may cause a problem due to easy access to inappropriate web pages, images or videos. This shows a negative aspect to mobile technology, practitioners should be aware of this and monitor the children carefully (Sharp, 2007).
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Beauchamp, G. (2016). Computing and ICT in the primary school : From pedagogy to practice (Second ed.). London: Routledge.
Sharp, J. (2007). Primary ICT: Knowledge, understanding and practice (3rd ed.). Exeter: Learning Matters.