Mobile Technology

Abstract

The advancement of mobile communication technology has contributed to an increasingly interconnected world; however, these devices are not being used as effectively as they could be to improve global challenges. One challenging issue is the lack of preparation college graduates receive to positively contribute to the needs of an interdependent global society. Organizations such as UNESCO, NAFSA, and the OECD have recently declared the critical need for the rising generation to strengthen their global competence, the capacity to examine societal issues and work alongside those of various backgrounds to make a change. School instructors are crucial to preparing students to thrive in multicultural societies and address present day issues. With a staggeringly high rate of cellular device ownership among college students, mobile devices could be optimally positioned as a multi-functional tool ready to assist students in gaining these skills. This paper proposes that, while mobile devices may have contributed to a growing need for globally competent individuals, they can also be used to expand these capacities within university students. The PISA global competency framework developed by the OECD is used to propose how instructors can use mobile technology and research grounded practices to strengthen global competence in students.

Internationalisation at Home in Higher Education

“…Organisations like the Association of International Educators, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (o e c d), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (un e s c o) have recently stated the critical need for the upcoming generation to strengthen their global competence, the capacity to examine societal issues, and the ability to work with those of different backgrounds to make a change. Educators play a critical role in ensuring that students are ready to succeed in multicultural communities and deal with contemporary concerns (Fox, 2019).…”

“…The significance of the pi s a global competency framework is that it aids educational institutions in measuring, investigating, and tracking the academic progress of young learners in maths, science, and reading, as well as their emotional and social development. Specifically, how well they can use their knowledge and abilities in new circumstances in order to strengthen global competences (Fox, 2019).…”

“…By using easily available mobile devices in the classroom, instructors may foster a culture where students' global competency is enhanced. More precisely, by effectively utilising the different digital means (i.e., the internet, synchronous and asynchronous interactions, digital publications, and news programmes), educators can assist students in exploring global issues and gaining a global perspective (Fox, 2019). Shiel and Mann (2006) believed that in order for students to achieve global citizenship, they must first adopt a global perspective and see how their lives are connected to those of individuals all over the world.…”

Collaborative international online learning for the development of intercultural awareness: an experience with pre-service language teachers

“…Today, educational institutions are increasingly demanded to prepare students for the requirements of the global world (Oxford University Press, 2021). In this sense, technology and the development and internationalization of innovative curricula are seen as critical in achieving this goal (Fox, 2019; Moore and Simon, 2015), as they provide both students and teachers with opportunities to acquire and develop global skills. In this line, virtual cross-cultural experiences have become valuable when it comes to offering accessible, cost-effective and useful linguistic and intercultural opportunities to learners, who are encountered with chances to meet international fellow students, learn from their cultures and start beneficial relationships (Ceo-DiFrancesco, 2015; Ottoson, 2022).…”

Perceptions of the use of IsiZulu Termbank Technology at University of KwaZulu-Natal.

“…In order to promote strong relationships between individuals, meaningful communication is necessary (Fox, 2019). Language services and the technology that facilitates communication among people continue to grow as markets become more global and cultures interact more (Kessler, 2018).…”