In teaching ESL I have become accustomed to using many tools on the computer for teaching and learning purposes. Now, however, I am going to be teaching a f2f class where the only technology possibly available to students will be a smartphone. So I am now doing research to answer the following questions regarding smartphones:
1. Can you blog? If so, can people record comments?
Yes, it looks as if you can blog and upload media to your blog. so I have started a new blog ESL Webtools on Word Press. Although I am more familiar with Blogger, I couldn't find any smart phone app.
2. Can you tweet? If so, can you insert pix and voice? Can people comment?
Ok. I can access my Twitter account with a Twitter app, but now I need to create a new twitter account just for teaching purposes. Can I have two?
3. What games are available? Are there versions for all brands of smartphones?
4. Can I create Quizlet games for my students to use on their smartphones? All phones?
As I find the answers to some of these questions, I will post them.