When using a smart phone APP for language instruction, what kind is best?

12 December 2014 1 10K Report

Is it better to use an app that you create, especially for your project, so you have complete control of the features...

Or to use a common app that the students already know?

M. Laura Angelini

Hi Michael,

have you tried Edu-canon? You can create your own videos, weekly plans and follow-up sessions for your students. Very complete. Another one I usually use is Edmodo.com

http://www.educanon.com

www.edmodo.com

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