A Study on Using Student Version of Interactive Whiteboard Software in Smart Phones in Language Education

Abstract

Material choice is an important factor in language learning and including technological tools in these material set has positive effects on learners' success because many students do not buy book but use smart phones for reading PDF or other materials. Students tendency of using smart phones also helps them in enjoying the process of using whiteboard software which is one of the favorable classroom material. Because, teenagers in the 21 st century like using technological tools and including them in the learning practices increases the success and classroom atmosphere by getting students' attention. Technological tools in the learning atmosphere help students in acquiring the required knowledge in an easier way. Understanding the students' tendency to use smartphones and technological tools in addition to their positive effects on the learning process, this quantitative survey design study aims to find the participants' ideas about using the student version of whiteboard software in the classrooms with the help of their mobile phones if it is possible, and benefits of selling that software through Google or Apple markets by using 278 participants. The study supports the positive effects of technological tools on language education process.