Pocket E-Li: Listening Assessment Made Easy

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Norazean Sulaiman ◽  
Nurul Nadiah Dewi Faizul Ganapathy ◽  
Wan Faizatul Azirah Ismayatim
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Current Technology ◽  
The Future ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Almost All

Listening skills should be given more attention as listening takes precedence over anything else when it comes to acquiring a language (Putriani, Sukirlan & Supriyadi, 2013). Even with the booming of various technology to facilitate teaching and learning of listening skills in class, the assessment conducted to identify students’ level of understanding of certain topic is still not up-to-date and not parallel with the advancement of technology. The current studies show that the use of mobile apps for listening purpose is proven to be effective in reducing students’ anxiety (Rahimi & Soleymani, 2015), sustaining students’ motivation (Read & Kukulska-Hulme, 2015), and improving students’ linguistic competencies (Ramos & Valderruten, 2017). This study is aimed to test the effectiveness of mobile application in assessing students’ listening skills. Diploma students from various faculties in UiTM Shah Alam were randomly chosen to answer listening comprehension questions via the prototype developed, named Pocket E-Li. The results demonstrate that the majority of the students provided positive response towards the implementation of mobile application for listening assessment. Almost all respondents agreed that listening assessment should be conducted via mobile application in the future. It can be concluded that listening assessment via mobile application is beneficial to students since it meets the students’ demands and needs which is equivalent with the use of current technology.

scholarly journals A Utilização de Softwares no Ensino e Aprendizagem dos Cursos de Engenharia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-151
Author(s):  
Carlos Alberto Gonçalves da Silva Maistro Machado ◽  
Angelica Da Fontoura Garcia Silva ◽  
Diego Fogaça Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
The Future ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Computational Technology

ResumoO estudo aqui exposto é parte de uma pesquisa de mestrado em andamento desenvolvida no Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Metodologias para o Ensino de Linguagens e suas Tecnologias. Trata-se de uma investigação que tem o propósito de retratar a pesquisa acadêmica encontrada no repositório de publicações da Associação Brasileira de Ensino em Engenharia – ABENGE –. Para a realização desta pesquisa bibliográfica buscou-se no repositório. os artigos publicados em um período de 12 anos – a partir de 2006 até 2018. Selecionou-se publicações que tiveram como foco a utilização de softwares para desenvolver processos de ensino e de aprendizagem de disciplinas de cursos de engenharia. Dos 397 artigos encontrados, 25 foram selecionados como instrumento de análise para esta pesquisa, dos quais, 14 deles foram publicados em 2017 e 2018. Analisando as tais publicações, pôde concluir que o método qualitativo se sobressaiu acima do quantitativo e quali-quanti, e ainda 44% dos artigos se basearam em questionários, avaliações ou entrevistas, seguidos de 40% de pesquisas bibliográficas. No tocante aos resultados foi possível identificar que quase a totalidade dos estudos concluiu que a utilização de diferentes metodologias, dentre elas softwares para o ensino, é fundamental para a inserção do futuro engenheiro ao mercado atual. Palavras-chave: Ensino de Engenharia. Processos de Ensino e de Aprendizagem. Tecnologia Computacional. AbstractThe study here presented is part of an ongoing master's research developed at the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Methodologies for Language Teaching and its Technologies. It is an investigation that has the purpose of portraying the academic research found in the repository of publications of the Brazilian Association of Engineering Teaching - ABENGE. In order to carry out this bibliographical research, the repository was searched for articles published over a period of 12 years - from 2006 to 2018. Publications that focused on the use of software to develop teaching and learning processes for engineering courses were selected. Of the 397 articles found, 25 were selected as analysis tools for this research, 14 of which were published in 2017 and 2018. Analyzing these publications, it was possible to conclude that the qualitative method stood out above the quantitative and quali-quantitative methods, and 44% of the articles were based on questionnaires, evaluations or interviews, followed by 40% of bibliographical research. Regarding the results, it was possible to identify that almost all the studies concluded that the use of different methodologies, including software for teaching, is fundamental for the insertion of the future engineer in the current market. Keyword: Engineering Education. Teaching and Learning Processes. Computational Technology.

scholarly journals Benefits of using a mobile application in learning a foreign language

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (40) ◽  
pp. 55-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Bustillo ◽  
Claribel Rivera ◽  
Juan Genaro Guzmán ◽  
Lizeth Ramos Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Teaching Assessment

This article aims to show how the use of a mobile application contributes to the development of listening comprehension in English as a teaching strategy to generate significant learning. The research was conducted with a group of level A1 students, according to Common European Framework for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, who used Duolingo during an academic semester. The results indicate that the use of this application achieves a positive impact on the development of listening skills in English.

scholarly journals Effects on the Listening Comprehension of Different Non-native English Accents of Chinese Learners of English

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-98
Author(s):  
Wu Jidong ◽  
Kaniz Fatema ◽  
Joyce Yeboah
Keyword(s):  
International Education ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
Chinese Learners Of English

Purpose: This study assessed the effects on the Listening Comprehension of Different Non-native English Accents on Chinese Learners of English. The study aimed to determine, first of all, the reaction of Chinese learners of English to different non-native English accents. Second, it sought to investigate the differences in the difficulties that Chinese learners of English face while listening to English spoken with accents native (Chinese English accent) or non-native. Third, the study attempted to find out the relationship between English spoken with the native Chinese accent and/or non-native English accents and listening comprehension. Methodology/Approach/Design: The sample included 16 participants majoring in International Education of Chinese Language. They were selected randomly for the study. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to collect and analyze data. Results: The findings revealed that non-native English accent plays a more important role than the native English accents in listening and comprehension. The findings also revealed a listening comprehension advantage for test-takers who are familiar with accents, in this case, the Chinese non-native English accent. Practical Implications: For a better understanding of the teaching and learning process of English as a foreign language, learners or listeners need to assess the influence of non-native accents on their listening comprehension to find better ways in improving their listening skills. This study contributes significantly to this field. Originality/Value: This study employed multi non-native accent including African English accents. It attempted to contribute significant value in this field as most of the teachers who teach English globally are non-native English Speakers and they, in essence, have considerable influence on the learners’ listening comprehension.

scholarly journals Aplicación Móvil con el uso de Realidad Aumentada para el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje a nivel universitario

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Janitzín Cárdenas-Castellanos ◽  
Jazmín Pérez-Méndez ◽  
Nadia Teresa Adaile-Benitez ◽  
Luis José Castellón-Castro
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Subject ◽  
University Level ◽  
Almost All

Currently there is a problem in the classrooms at almost all educational levels in these times, where students during class often use cell phones and in most cases harms the academic development of the same.It is desired to use a technological aspect as an opportunity to take advantage of the use of the cell phone with the new tendencies to contribute to the learning of the students.The main goal is to implement a mobile application with Augmented Reality (AR) looking for positive effects in the learning of university level students, as mentioned by Escamilla (2002), also hoping to strengthen and feedback previously acquired knowledge seen in class.ED is the name of the mobile application that was developed following the methodology for agile projects called SCRUM.The ED app through the use of QR codes shows a character in RA explaining and reinforcing themes alluding to the subject that the teacher already explained and with this reinforcing the quality of the teaching and learning process adding the technological transcendence that is nowadays a reality.

scholarly journals Leveraging apps for research and learning: a survey of Canadian academic libraries

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Canuel ◽  
Chad Crichton
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the response of Canadian academic libraries to the rapid proliferation of mobile application (apps), many of which are useful for research, teaching, and learning. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted to identify existing initiatives that address the use of mobile apps to facilitate research, teaching, and learning at the libraries of the 97 member institutions of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Based on this survey, this paper describes how apps are promoted, curated, organized, and described by today’s academic libraries. A review of the literature places this survey in its broader context. Findings – In total, 37 per cent of AUCC member libraries include links to mobile apps in their web site. Larger, research-intensive universities, tend to leverage apps more frequently than smaller institutions. Examples of how academic libraries are promoting apps provide insight into how academic librarians are responding to the proliferation of mobile technology. Practical implications – The results of this survey highlight trends with regard to this emerging service opportunity, help to establish current best practices in the response of academic libraries to the emergence of mobile apps, and identify areas for potential future development. Originality/value – This is the first study of its kind to explore and describe how third-party apps are used and promoted within an academic library context.

scholarly journals Learning Logic Gates Using Augmented Reality

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-44
Author(s):  
Nurul Hidayah Rahani ◽  
Aldrin Aran Bilong ◽  
Muhammad Rafiq Mat Suruji
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Computer Architecture ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Logic Gates ◽  
Target User ◽  
Evaluation Phase ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Addie Model

Augmented reality (AR) is a new form as integration of technologies that overlays computer-generated information on real world believed would help students in learning process. Hence, educators have begun to seek technologies that have the potential to be integrated in education in order to help students learn actively and improve their understanding. The focus of this research is on development of mobile application on logic gates topic with three inputs by using augmented reality technology for Computer Architecture and Organization Subject in University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Students have difficulty to understand logic gates besides less usage of mobile application on augmented reality in logic gates topic, this application could help them understand logic gates easily and effectively. By using ADDIE model, evaluation phase included pre-test and post-test have been carried out on target user as to see the improvement when using this mobile application. The result of finding show that the improvement percentage is 56%. Hence, this mobile Apps of AR technology could enhance the traditional forms of teaching and learning in order to improve student knowledge and interest about Logic Gates and also encourage students to think critically and creatively which improves their understanding and experiences using technology while learn.

scholarly journals Teaching ESL Listening Skills in Ghanaian Senior High Schools: A Study of Agona West Municipality

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-102
Author(s):  
Kojo Fenyi ◽  
Ivy Jones-Mensah ◽  
Michael Owusu Tabiri ◽  
Emmanuel Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Curriculum Planning ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
English As Second Language ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Pedagogy And Curriculum ◽  
Language Competencies

Listening skill is one of the four important language competencies. However, it has not received the needed scholarly attention, not only in classroom pedagogy and curriculum planning but also in studies and researches in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as Second Language. This study therefore attempts an investigation into the teaching and learning of listening skills in the language classroom in Ghana. It focuses on three issues in English as Second Language (ESL) listening comprehension; i) the strategies/methods for teaching listening skills, ii) the challenges for learning listening skills and iii) the ways to overcome the challenges. This descriptive qualitative study, having used two major instruments for data collection; observation and open-ended questionnaire, engaged 200 students and 7 teachers as the sample from selected Senior High Schools in the Agona West Municipality. The analysis of data revealed that indeed clarity of speaker, speed of delivery, learning environments, etc posed challenges to the teaching and learning of listening skills. It was also revealed that combining listening with other skills, predictive and summative strategies were the strategies teachers employed in teaching listening. Then, finally, the solutions to listening comprehension challenges, as revealed in the data, were indicated as including planning, overt student participation, clarity of speaker, assessment strategies, etc.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF A MOBILE APPLICATION INTEGRATING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COGNITIVE TRAINING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S389-S389
Author(s):  
Lenora Smith
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Nonverbal Behaviors ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Dementia is progressive, which causes a debility in activities of daily living, leading to bedridden and uncommunicative individuals. Evidence has shown that physical activity may protect the brain from memory impairment. Based on a previous study we conducted using consumer-based applications with people with mild cognitive impairment, we developed a mobile application called the mPACT app (mobile physical activity and cognitive training). The System Usability Scale and Usability Test Observation Coding Form were used to capture usability and verbal/nonverbal behaviors respectfully of 5 participants. Results noted an above average score for usability, with a mean score of 72.5. Observations noted that almost all participants were smiling and enjoying most of the games within the app; some had difficulty with a couple of the games. Overall, there was a positive response to the mPACT app, revisions have been made, and next steps include another beta test with people with MCI.

scholarly journals The Effects of Accent on English Listening Comprehension in Freshman Students Studying Business English at Phetchabun Rajabhat University

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Jeerapan Phomprasert ◽  
◽  
Ma'ayan Grace
Keyword(s):  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Business English ◽  
Sample Group ◽  
Spoken English ◽  
English Major ◽  
Listening Ability ◽  
Freshman Students

Listening has been recognized as one of the most difficult skills in language acquisition and has been the least researched of all four language skills. This has meant listening skills haven't been targeted by teachers and are viewed as a "somewhat neglected and poorly taught aspect of English". This study investigates the English listening ability and the effect of accent on freshman student's ability to comprehend spoken English. The sample group used for this study comprised of 33 students from the Business English Major at Phetchabun Rajabhat University. The results of this study showed that the freshman students studying Business English had a listening ability below the originally expected threshold as well as revealing that students received higher percentages of correct answers when tested using Australian and British accents and lower results when tested using American accents. The results were then analyzed according to the student's backgrounds and exposure to various accents. Correspondingly the results from this study can be used to develop awareness and improve the techniques used to ensure students acquire better English listening abilities and improve the precision and effectiveness of both teaching and learning.

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