Essays about: "Simon Alvring"

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  1. 1. Laptops in English language teaching

    University essay from Institutionen för språkdidaktik

    Author : Simon Alvring; [2012]
    Keywords : Laptops; one-to-one laptop program; English language teachers; Students; Swedish compulsory school; Swedish high school; bärbar dator; en till en laptop intitativ; Lärare i Engelska; elever; svenska grundskolan; svenska gymnasium;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to investigate the use of laptops in English language teaching, its benefits and disadvantages. Three classroom observations, six student interviews and three teacher interviews were carried out to answer the study’s research questions, namely, what are the benefits and disadvantages of using laptops in the teaching of English at schools under study? How do teachers solve technical and pedagogical problems related to the use of laptops? What kinds of IT-support and possibility to develop teaching skills required by laptops are available for teachers of English? Results of the study indicate that easy access to authentic English through laptops is a benefit when teaching English at two Swedish compulsory schools and one high school. READ MORE