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Twenty Ideas for Using Mobile Phone in the Language Classroom

            These days it seems mobile phones are used everywhere by everyone. Mobile phones come with ever-increasing function that most students are adept at using. In this article, it describes 20 practical ways to use mobile phones to support second language learning, both inside and outside the classroom. There are several teaching reasons to consider using mobile phones in the second language classroom. Most importantly phones are social tools and collaboration among students.

            The following ideas for using mobile phones for second language learning generally focus on developing the skills and integrating the skills:

            Idea 1: Use the notes feature to collect every language. It helps circumvent that problem by breaking the boundary between class time and daily activities.

            Idea 2: Use the Camera feature to take pictures of text. Students can take pictures of English by using the camera feature on their mobile phones.

Idea 3: Use free programs to organize language samples.

Idea 4: Use the Voice Memo Recorder feature to record language from media outlets..

Idea 5: Use the Voice Memo Recorder feature to record conversations outside the classroom..

Idea 6: Use the Text Messaging feature to reinforce vocabulary learning <

Idea 7: Use free programs to make flashcards for mobile phones.

Idea 8: Use the text messaging feature for circular writing which students can develop their writing..

Idea 9: Use the text messaging feature for tandem learning. Interactive writing can be encouraged through tandem learning.

Idea 10: Use mobile phones to keep a blog.

Idea 11: Using mobile phones for microblogging on Twitter. Microblogging involves sending short message from computer or mobile phones.

Idea 12: Use the mobile phones for social networking like Twitter, Facebook.

Idea 13: Use the mobile phones for a language exchanging.

Idea 14: Use the mobile phones for “phlogging”. To encourage students to practice individual speaking. Phlogging entails calling a number and leaving a message on website.

Idea 15: Use mobile phone memory to distribute listening material.

Idea 16: Use mobile phone memory to distribute reading material.

Idea 17: Use mobile phone to play games such as scrabble and crossword puzzles involve a focus on language.

Idea 18: Use the voice memo recorder, notes, and calendar features to keep a portfolio.

Idea 19: Use the mobile phone to check students’ comprehension and get feedback. The previous ideas focus on learning but mobile phones can also help teachers in their teaching.

Idea 20: Use mobile phone memory for research and data collection.

Some potential problems associated with mobile phones in classroom. First, lack of access to mobile phones that isn’t all students has mobile phones. So, students should share phone together for certain activities. Second, cost of mobile phone and wireless service. Third, noise and disruption in class. Mobile phones increase opportunities for learning. It is also possible that school either prohibits cell phone use in class. Fourth, privacy considerations. It is important to explain students about using their phone for learning activities. Finally, increased teaching workload. The use of mobile phone has the potential to increase teacher workload.

All the ideas above allow teachers to offer increased opportunities for language learning by dealing with challenges of using mobile phone. It is appropriate for this century to use mobile phone teaching both inside and outside the class but it also has problem for students who don’t have mobile phone. So, before teachers would like to use mobile phone for teaching, they should check students’ preparation.

Vocabulary	Pronunciation	Meaning		Sentence
		Thai	English
obvious < adj.>	/ ˈɒbviəs /	ชัดเจน	easy to see or understand	It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
drawbacks <n.>	/ ˈdrɔːbæk /	ข้อเสีย	a disadvantage or problem that makes sth a less attractive idea	This is the one major drawback of the new system.
mitigate <v.>	/ ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt /	เจ็บปวด	to make sth less harmful, serious, etc.	Soil erosion was mitigated by the planting of trees.
potential < adj.>	/ pəˈtenʃl /	คุณภาพ	qualities that exist and can be developed	All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential .
collaboration < n.>	/ kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn /	การทำงานร่วมกัน	the act of working with another person or group of people to create or produce sth	The new plane was a triumph of European industrial and technical collaboration.
separation < n.>	/ ˌsepəˈreɪʃn /	การแยกออกจากกัน	the act of separating people or things; the state of being separate	The state's eventual separation from the federation
exposure < n.>	/ ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r) /	การเปิดเผยตัวต่อสาธารณะชน	the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from sth harmful or unpleasant	The convention brought money and media exposure to this small city.

Vocabulary	Pronunciation	Meaning		Sentence
		Thai	English
contribute< v.>	/ kənˈtrɪbjuːt /	มอบให้,มีส่วนช่วย	to give sth, especially money or goods, to help sb/sth	Would you like to contribute to our collection?
alternate <v.>	/ ˈɔːltəneɪt /	สลับที่กัน	to make things or people follow one after the other in a repeated pattern	Her music alternates moments of sudden quiet with moments of dramatic intensity.
interval <n.>	/ ˈɪntəvl /	ช่วงเวลา	a period of time between two events	He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened.
punitive < adj.>	/ ˈpjuːnətɪv /	ที่มีเจตนาในการลงโทษ	intended as punishment	There are calls for more punitive measures against people who drink and drive.
experiment < n.>	/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/	การทดลอง	a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge	Facts can be established by observation and experiment.
disruption < n.>	/ dɪsˈrʌpʃn /	การหยุดชะงัก	a situation in which something is prevented from continuing in its usual way	We aim to help you move house with minimum disruption to yourself.
consideration < n.>	/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/	การคิดพิจารณาอย่างรอบคอบ	the act of thinking carefully about sth	The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed).