Try the lesson plans at this site to bring the power of mobile learning into your classroom.
A collection of sites to use cell phones in the classroom.
Melinda Larson's collection of Apps for education. Great resource when looking for apps for language teaching and learning.
So how will an author stand out in the electronic age? The answer is with “enhanced novels.” These are books that deliver text, but they can also deliver full-color illustrations, audio, film, games, and other components. In short, we’ll have editors who make the books into a major production.
We won’t spend huge amounts on printing, we’ll spend it on creating a great product.
Using real world contexts is a key component of 21st curriculum and instruction. Research shows that when teachers create meaningful learning activities that center on the resources, strategies, and contexts that students will encounter in adult life, such teaching reduces absenteeism, fosters cooperation and communication, builds critical thinking skills, and boosts academic performance. When students see the connection between what they are learning and real world issues that matter to them, their motivation soars, and so does their learning.
Great article on how pictures can be used with English Language Learners-can really adapt this to using with all students.