Unit 4: The Power of Language

4.0  Digital Media

In the previous section you discovered the importance of engaging as many senses as possible in learning a language and examined kinaesthetic or tactile learning, visual pathways, olfaction and auditory pathways.

Another technique of involving lots of senses in learning can be the use of digital media. Playing a game on a smartphone, for example, could involve tactile engagement by typing or moving your fingers across a screen. At the same time you would be using visual and often auditory pathways to read and listen to instructions or content, too. In this activity you will examine the value of digital media for language learning.

There are a number of preconceptions about senior learners being able to use digital tools of a wide range. At the same time, there is a substantial body of research that suggests digital tools can support their health and wellbeing considerably.

Work through steps 4.1 to 4.4