Mobile Learning Constraints considering Ballance (2012) Comments: An Annotated Bibliography

Stockwell, G. (2012). Working with constraints in mobile learning: a response to Ballance.

Language Learning and Technology, 16 (3), 24-31. Retrieved October 2012, from http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2012/stockwell.pdf

Argued that Ballance (2012) remarks fail “ to consider the ways in which learners engaged in the activities and their views towards mobile learning in general” (p.24). Summarised and replied to Ballance claims and misconceptions as regards vocabulary activities and obsolete finding related to smart phones. Explained teachers should adapt to technological changes without disregarding pedagogical approaches and students’ needs.

References

Stockwell, G. (2012). Working with constraints in mobile learning: a response to Ballance. Language Learning and Technology, 16 (3), 24-31. Retrieved October 2012, from http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2012/stockwell.pdf

Ballance, O.J. (2012). Mobile language learning: more than just “the platform”. Language Learning and Technology, 16(3),21-23. Retrieved October 2012, from

 http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2012/ballance.pdf