A comment on a CALL Article

'The Kindle in the Classroom
By EDUKINDLE group
willd on Apr 23rd 2010

While I was circumnavigating CALL journals and articles, the idea of managing the use of kindle in the classroom dag in my curiosity. The features combined with this device impressed me. Kindle drives my perception toward the covered pages’ burden on my shoulder and the students’ backs when we go to school every sun rise. I am going to get it soon and ,simultaneously, I am thinking about the probable issues attached to Kindle use inside the classroom. I was wondering how we can control and use kindle properly among the students during the lesson. In this article, I found an answer for one of my questions which is how we can avoid distraction and confusion interference when students highlight/make notes.
Interference occurs if the kindles have the same account. This would be amazing and practical if the students are interacting in a literature/writing class. They can share their comments and discussions effectively. Thus, it depends on the nature of the displayed material. In case of undesirable interference,
the “turn synchronization off “ button will make each student work independently.

To read the article click here

Additional Post # 6 CMC 911

What common that is technology facilitates our daily life activities for various purposes. Amazingly, it saves people’s life. CMC tool; Facebook helps Sanchez, a 44-year-old father whose kidneys were failing because of diabetes. He was hesitant when he posted a request on Facebook as his doctor suggested. His friends and relatives had all been tested and couldn't donate a kidney. He was uncertain to find a donor . 'Hey, I'll try. I'll get tested” by a Facebook member changed his life track.
Click to see more

Additional Posting #5

Virtual classroom is an impressive technology. You can interact and enjoy communication in other settings with different ESL learners background. This technology motivates learners to experience another source of learning, sometimes, far from routine boredom. Undoubtedly, although it's interesting tool,it wouldn't be an alternative for face to face interaction.

Additional Posting# 4

WOOOW! I imagine if I can have a TV and I can put it in my bag to watch my favorite programs.
Sony products always impress us with new astonishing technology.

Additional post #3:Dubai Airport Sleep Boxes

Flights delay usually bothers Passengers and makes them angry especially when they have a critical purposes. Waiting for the flight destination to open for long time in the airport sickens people.
It would be a nightmare if you have kids and your delayed flight is between 12 a.m. & 7 a.m.
Those sleep boxes in Dubai Airport are wonderful if you would like to take some rest. They may be suitable for individuals but, I guess, not for families. I think it is a NICE IDEA.