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Research
We believe that the use of iPads in the foreign language classroom can have a positive impact on learning and instruction. Here are some reasons to support our belief:
1. In a study that researched technology-enhanced multimedia instruction in foreign language classrooms, it was found that, “Technology-enhanced multimedia instruction provided opportunities for successful and effective language learning instruction and allowed foreign language teachers to meet the needs of twenty-first century learners.” (Ketsman, 2012) Source: DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln
2. With iPads in the class, teachers work to create more meaningful inquiry-based projects that bring value to instruction and the iPads themselves. Source: Connect! The Professional Learning Journal of the Calgary Science School
3. Teachers are allowed to focus on more student-centered learning. Source: Marcy Baustian, French teacher, Norwalk High School, Iowa
4. Research suggests that using apps encourage authentic use of language in task-based learning situations that improves language acquisition. Source: How Tablets Accelerate the Ease of Learning a Foreign Language
5. Teachers at Burlington High School, Massachussets found that when teachers and students had access to iPads, they were better able to adapt to their students’ unique needs and abilities. Source: Apple in Education Profiles
6. iPads in the classroom provide teachers with powerful tools for learning and comprehension, as well as increased engagement. Source: Securedge Networks – IT Solutions Blog
7. Students reported that the use of iPads in the foreign language classroom made them want to learn, rather than feeling forced to learn. They also felt they were more curious about France and the French language because of the way they were using the iPads to interact with the culture and language. Source: Student interviews, Norwalk High School, Iowa
8. When discussing language immersion and the use of iPads, Franca Gilbert said, "In my opinion, the iPad is the most promising tool available to date to foreign language educators to help recreate the immersion environment for students outside of the classroom." (Gilbert, 2012). Source: EmergingEdTech – Improving Instruction – Immersion With the iPad in the Foreign Language Classroom
1. In a study that researched technology-enhanced multimedia instruction in foreign language classrooms, it was found that, “Technology-enhanced multimedia instruction provided opportunities for successful and effective language learning instruction and allowed foreign language teachers to meet the needs of twenty-first century learners.” (Ketsman, 2012) Source: DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln
2. With iPads in the class, teachers work to create more meaningful inquiry-based projects that bring value to instruction and the iPads themselves. Source: Connect! The Professional Learning Journal of the Calgary Science School
3. Teachers are allowed to focus on more student-centered learning. Source: Marcy Baustian, French teacher, Norwalk High School, Iowa
4. Research suggests that using apps encourage authentic use of language in task-based learning situations that improves language acquisition. Source: How Tablets Accelerate the Ease of Learning a Foreign Language
5. Teachers at Burlington High School, Massachussets found that when teachers and students had access to iPads, they were better able to adapt to their students’ unique needs and abilities. Source: Apple in Education Profiles
6. iPads in the classroom provide teachers with powerful tools for learning and comprehension, as well as increased engagement. Source: Securedge Networks – IT Solutions Blog
7. Students reported that the use of iPads in the foreign language classroom made them want to learn, rather than feeling forced to learn. They also felt they were more curious about France and the French language because of the way they were using the iPads to interact with the culture and language. Source: Student interviews, Norwalk High School, Iowa
8. When discussing language immersion and the use of iPads, Franca Gilbert said, "In my opinion, the iPad is the most promising tool available to date to foreign language educators to help recreate the immersion environment for students outside of the classroom." (Gilbert, 2012). Source: EmergingEdTech – Improving Instruction – Immersion With the iPad in the Foreign Language Classroom