scholarly journals Mobile Assisted Language Learning in Intensive English Course for Freshmen Year Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Made Agus Mandala Putra ◽  
Made Hery Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Contextual Learning ◽  
First Century ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Intensive English ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology

Learning on twenty first century has influenced the use of technology especially as contextual learning media in the classroom. Moreover, digital generation students have already known the role of technology and have adapted it successfully. Therefore, it was very important to introduce attractive and active learning by using authentic activities and one of these activities was called Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). This learning brought the world’s information only to the students’ smart phone. In contrast to traditional learning in the classroom, the students did not fully gain knowledge in the classroom. In fact, the implementation of MALL could give students’ freedom to learn in terms of time and place. The result of this research showed that students had obstacles in learning especially in terms of activities and the used of teaching media. Students needed authentic learning media that could improve their four skills.

The Role of Education Colleges in Yemeni Universities to Develop Twenty-First Century Skills among Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (47) ◽  
pp. 103-130
Author(s):  
عبد الغني أحمد علي الحاوري ◽  
محمد عبد الله حسن حميد
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
First Century ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Twenty First Century ◽  
Twenty First Century Skills

The study aimed to examine the role of colleges of education in Yemeni universities in developing the twenty-first century skills among students. The skills include critical thinking and problem-solving; creative thinking; effective communication and cooperation with others; flexibility; adaptation and change management; self and continuous learning; leadership and working with a team; taking responsibility and making decisions; using technology efficiently; understanding and interacting with diverse cultures; and work and self-management. The followed the descriptive and analytical method, using a questionnaire that was distributed to a random sample of (408) students selected from the fourth level of the Faculties of Education in four public universities: Sana'a, Hajjah, Amran, and Hodeidah.  The study results revealed a medium role that the colleges of education in Yemeni universities play in developing the twenty-first century skills among their students. The skill of effective communication and cooperation with others received the highest attention, while the skills of work, self-management and the skills of using technology efficiently received the lowest level of attention.  The study concluded with a number of conclusions, including absence of a vision for the challenges and requirements of the twenty-first century and lack of support provided to colleges to purchase facilities and equipment. The study recommended that the colleges of education should pay more attention to developing the twenty-first century skills, especially work and self-management skills and the efficient use of technology. Keywords: role, education college, skills, twenty-first century, Yemeni universities.

scholarly journals How Will the Use of Technology in Translation and Testing Affect Language Learning?

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Michael Bourne
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Human Element ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The One ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Impact

Technology has an ever increasing impact on how we work and live. Article adressed the issue of the impact of technology in two key areas of language learning. On the one side learners increasingly used technology to translate. Given this trend, was there any real need to learn a language. On the other side, educational institutions increasingly used technology to rate language proficiency. Given this trend, would the work of the teacher become less and less important. The survey was conducted by using quantitative method. The respondents’ age range was 18-25. There were 53 respondents, 35% were male and 65% were female. The instrument was a questionaire having 9 questions describing the students’ reliance on computer in translation. It can be concluded that learners of English indicate that they accept and welcome the role of technology in language learning, but there is a doubt that the role and participation of humans in the learning process will be completely replaced. The human element remains an important ingredient. (EE)

Designing Interactive Cross-Cultural Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 452-475
Author(s):  
Pin-Hsiang Natalie Wu ◽  
Michael W. Marek
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Cultural Experience ◽  
International Language ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Smartphone Technology

Using communication technology for learning is a path to new patterns of thinking. This chapter examines the affordances provided by using smartphone technology in English for cross-cultural understanding. University students from Japan and Taiwan used the popular app LINE collaboratively for five weeks, culminating in jointly-written essays. Data collection used a survey, open-ended questions, and analysis of the essays. The students saw English as an important international language in which they need competency, strongly favored use of technology to assist language learning, appreciated the study's cross-cultural experience, and found the dynamics of the group to be interesting and motivating. The authors provide four best practices for using LINE and similar applications for English learning: that they be thought of as communication tools, that students need strong support concerning required tasks, that students must understand how tasks using technology benefit them, and that true online communities may include multiple platforms.

scholarly journals Technology-Mediated Language Training: Developing and Assessing a Module for a Blended Curriculum for Newcomers

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-202
Author(s):  
Gillian McLellan ◽  
Eva Kartchava ◽  
Michael Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Volunteer Teachers ◽  
Linguistic Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology

Newcomers to Canada with low proficiency in English or French often face challenges in the workforce (Kustec, 2012). While language classes provide workplace language training, not all newcomers are able to attend face-to-face classes (Shaffir & Satzewich 2010), suggesting a need for outside the classroom, occupation-specific language training. The use of technology has been shown to be advantageous for second language (L2) learning (Stockwell, 2007), especially when used outside the classroom (i.e., mobile-assisted language learning), as mobile technology affords learners greater control and flexibility over their own learning (Yang, 2013). This paper reports on a study investigating the development of a blended curriculum for L2 learners employed in customer service. A technology-mediated module was designed and developed within a task-based language teaching framework to provide workplace-linguistic support on mobile devices, enabling learners to access the language instruction they needed, when they needed it. The module contents and usability were assessed by high-beginner English proficiency newcomers employed in customer service (n=4) and their volunteer teachers (n=4). Results confirm the overall benefits of using language learning technology in providing instruction that meets participant language needs, ensuring opportunities for individualized training. Implications for designing, implementing, and researching technology-mediated modules are discussed.

Understanding the Language Learning Approaches of EFL Students in an Intensive English Course

Relay Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 137-148
Author(s):  
Brien Datzman
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Intensive English ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learner Beliefs ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Emerging Themes

In this paper, the author presents case studies of two Japanese university learners of English, specifically in reference to psychological factors that may help understand differences in their English learning outcomes. Data was collected in semi-structured interviews, coded for emerging themes, and presented in summary form for analysis. Emerging themes included learner beliefs, motivation, and language learning strategies. Findings stress the role of prior language learning experiences and motivation in the development of learner beliefs and choice of language learning strategies.

Designing Interactive Cross-Cultural Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 262-285
Author(s):  
Pin-Hsiang Natalie Wu ◽  
Michael W. Marek
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Cultural Experience ◽  
International Language ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Smartphone Technology

Using communication technology for learning is a path to new patterns of thinking. This chapter examines the affordances provided by using smartphone technology in English for cross-cultural understanding. University students from Japan and Taiwan used the popular app LINE collaboratively for five weeks, culminating in jointly-written essays. Data collection used a survey, open-ended questions, and analysis of the essays. The students saw English as an important international language in which they need competency, strongly favored use of technology to assist language learning, appreciated the study's cross-cultural experience, and found the dynamics of the group to be interesting and motivating. The authors provide four best practices for using LINE and similar applications for English learning: that they be thought of as communication tools, that students need strong support concerning required tasks, that students must understand how tasks using technology benefit them, and that true online communities may include multiple platforms.

Understanding Learner and Instructor Attitudes Toward and Use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Ana Gimeno-Sanz ◽  
Valentina Morgana ◽  
Julie Van de Vyver
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Language Curriculum ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Research Areas

This chapter offers insights into the benefits and drawbacks of adopting mobile learning in language education, both from a theoretical as well as a practical point of view. A survey was designed to explore pedagogically sound practices and provide a better understanding of the current and future role of MALL on language learning, specifically in higher education (HE). Comparison between the two target groups (learners and teachers) produced results to aid in aligning and narrowing distances between the learners' independent usage of MALL in informal learning and the instructors' perception of how mobile apps can or should be integrated into the language curriculum. The chapter proposes a number of research areas that require further exploration in MALL and with a set of recommendations in terms of embracing MALL practices in language learning and teaching.

Toward Mobile Assisted Language MOOCs

2015 ◽  
pp. 225-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Read ◽  
Elena Bárcena
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
Technological Context ◽  
Digital Equivalent

MOOCs are presented in this article as a fundamental change in the access to education in the world. While not necessarily a completely new invention, the technological context was ripe for them to take off and become established as an important step forward in providing open education for a large number of people. It is argued that MOOCs, if correctly structured and managed, can harness the best of both formal and informal learning, to help students develop their receptive, productive and interactive language competences. It is, therefore, possible to talk about Language MOOCs, or LMOOCs, as a sub-field within MOOC research and practice. Activities that revolve around collaboration and peer review, resting upon basic linguistic notions of the target language, while arguably not as fruitful or enjoyable as direct interaction with native speakers, can still greatly motivate students to experiment with new language and become more proactive than they would in other learning environments. Furthermore, while focussing on the mistakes of other students, they are implicitly reviewing and refining their own comprehension and production. If mobile assisted language learning, or MALL, is talked about as the application of mobile technology to language learning, then given the potential of such technology to increase both the access of students to LMOOCs and also provide them with complementary tools for the courses, we can begin to talk about Mobile Assisted LMOOCs, or MALMOOCs. In this chapter, the nature of LMOOCs is discussed together with the potential role of mobile devices, argued to be the digital equivalent of the Swiss army knife, offering a rich and flexible way of interacting with the real world based upon the array of sensors present and the apps that can be installed on them.

scholarly journals Vocational Students’ Perceptions of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 1347
Author(s):  
Helena Octavia ◽  
Utami Widiati ◽  
Enny Irawati
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Immediate Feedback ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Facilitated Learning

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Digital resources have been proven able to assist English language learners in improving their interaction skills, widening their vocabulary range, and enhancing their reading comprehension. Despite their benefits, digital tools can also create distractions for students. This article reports on the result of a survey to 150 vocational students on Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) materials. The students agreed that MALL materials were more authentic (67%) and more accessible (59%) than traditional learning materials. The use of MALL materials could trigger classroom interactions (64%) and facilitated learning (56%). The implementation of MALL materials allowed students to get immediate feedback from the teachers (73%).</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong><em> </em>Sumber daya digital telah terbukti dapat membantu pelajar bahasa Inggris dalam meningkatkan keterampilan interaksi, memperluas jangkauan kosa kata, dan meningkatkan pemahaman bacaan mereka. Selain bermanfaat, alat digital juga dapat menggangu proses belajar. Artikel ini melaporkan hasil survei terhadap 150 siswa kejuruan terkait dengan implementasi materi berbasis gawai atau Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). Ditemukan bahwa siswa sepakat bahwa materi MALL lebih otentik (67%) dan lebih mudah diakses (59%) daripada materi pembelajaran tradisional. Penggunaan MALL dapat memicu interaksi kelas (64%) dan memfasilitasi pembelajaran (56%). Dengan menerapkan materi berbasis gawai atau MALL materials di kelas, para siswa mengakui bahwa mereka bisa mendapatkan umpan balik langsung dari para guru (73%).

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