Browsing by Subject "Portable device"
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    Strengthening Instruction through Portable Device (Thai)
    ( 2013) Poonsri Vate-U-Lan
    "One tablet per child" (OTPC) is a policy of the Thai Government which will have significant influence on educational technology applications at the national level. The purpose of this academic article is to present significant aspects that need to be considered prior to the adoption of portable devices for instruction to ensure more effective implementation of this policy First of all, this study identifies five different types of learning approaches in a diagram format. The second section specifies a definition of instruction through portable devices. The third part details numerous cases that influence instruction through portable devices. The fourth aspect, covered in this study, reports on the implementation of portable devices based upon the "five moments of learning needs"-a concept the will be defined. And the last section focuses on concluding remarks related to strengthening instruction through portable devices. This paper aims to stimulate an enhanced understanding for educators in terms of sustainable implementing this essential policy.