E/M Learning Tools in the Inclusive Classroom

ICT tools have already proved to be effective means to empower learning and to support education; more recently, new frontiers seem to be opened by the educational use of mobile technologies. A reflection is proposed on the central role that e/m learning tools nowadays play in mainstream classroom education. The specific learning activities that can be effectively supported by such tools are investigated and a tentative answer is given to the question regarding whether, to what extent and how the use of such new tools may affect classroom dynamics. Evidence is also provided that e/m learning tools may support the idea of "inclusive" classroom; they can, in fact, effectively contribute to the full inclusion of those students who, due to personal problems (namely health problems, family concerns, migration etc...) cannot regularly attend their classes.