Identifying and Evaluating Language-Learning Technology Tools

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-177
Author(s):  
Farideh Nekoobahr ◽  
Jacqueline Hawkins ◽  
Kristi L. Santi ◽  
Janeen R. S. Antonelli ◽  
Johanna Leigh Thorpe
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Program Administrators ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Design For Learning ◽  
Learning Software

Digitization and the globalization of English have made it possible to incorporate different forms of digital technology into the infrastructure of English language programs. However, there are no clear criteria in the existing literature to identify and evaluate appropriate language-learning technology tools. To fill the gap, this project proposed empirically supported guidelines in a rubric called the ULTIA Rubric to facilitate and accelerate the process of identifying and evaluating technology-supported language-learning tools. The ULTIA Rubric has its basis in the major components of the five concepts of universal design for learning (UDL), learning science (LS), technology acceptance model (TAM), intelligent tutoring system (ITS), and automatic speech recognition (ASR). The rubric can function as a practical solution for program administrators, instructors, and English language learners (ELLs) who are seeking a reliable roadmap to evaluate language-learning software.

scholarly journals Universal Design for Learning in Assessment: Supporting ELLs with Learning Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-91
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Delaney ◽  
Maiko Hata
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
English Language ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
World Population ◽  
Design For Learning

Studying English is challenging and, for many learners, undiagnosed learning disabilities can present a serious threat to their success. Recent studies indicate that up to 10% of the world population has a non-apparent disability, such as autism or dyslexia. At the same time, few English language learner (ELL) instructors in higher education have training in learning disabilities, and they are often unsure of how to support learners who seem to have extra challenges. This is especially true when it comes to assessment, as instructors often rely on traditional tools that could negatively affect the validity of the assessment outcomes. In this brief reflection, the authors share how instructors can apply the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to their assessment practices to support students with disabilities, regardless of diagnostic status. First, disabilities that affect language learning will be briefly discussed, followed by the explanation of how English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) assessments present specific challenges for students with disabilities. Then, the authors will provide an overview of UDL theory, which proposes that learners with disabilities are often best served by accommodations in representation, expression and engagement that can benefit the entire class. Most of the paper will focus on specific, practical strategies for implementing UDL within assessment in higher education. Such strategies include building executive function, implementing multi-channel assessment, and learning about students through an “evaluation loop.”

scholarly journals Desarrollo de herramientas para favorecer el aprendizaje del inglés

2019 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
María de la Luz CRUZ-LOERA ◽  
Francisco Javier MONTECILLO-PUENTE ◽  
Renato LÓPEZ-ENRIQUEZ
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Flash Cards ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Education Today

The objective of this work is the creation of tools for learning the English language using augmented reality and humanoid robots, in order to interact with people autonomously in the learning process. For this, the contents of the English language programs and programs at the higher level were reviewed, language area heads and teachers were interviewed, in order to finish cable issues in language learning. At present, having a second language in the field of education today is considered a necessity. Currently, higher level institutions use English language learning techniques based on books, flash-cards, slides, audios, videos, etc. From the above it is proposed to develop learning tools capable of interacting with users autonomously. This leads to solving major learning problems using human computer and robotic human interaction. What is presented are two tools for learning the English language, the first based on augmented reality and the second using Nao humanoid robot.

scholarly journals Applying Universal Design for Learning to Center for English as a Second Language

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karwan Kakabra Kakamad ◽  
Zana Hasan Babakr ◽  
Pakstan Faiq Mohamedami
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
English Language ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Design For Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper investigated the possibility of applying Universal Design for English Language Learning. Throughout the paper, both quantitative and qualitative methods were used for data collection. The students were first asked to critique the ESL program using a methodology created by Paulo Freire to ascertain how much freedom students have in creating their learning environments and establishing their own learning goals and objectives. The results showed that the majority of students rated the ESL program very low regarding their ability to influence the program's curriculum materials or learning outcomes. Moreover, the research shows that the majority of students did not believe they were adequately prepared for graduate-level studies in the University upon completion of the ESL program. As a result of these findings, several recommendations are made about creating more opportunities for individual students to use UDL principles to control their learning environments and establish their own learning goals and objectives.

scholarly journals Applying Universal Design for Learning to Center for English as a Second Language

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karwan Kakabra Kakamad ◽  
◽  
Zana Hasan Babakr ◽  
Pakstan Faiq Mohamedami
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
English Language ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Design For Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper investigated the possibility of applying Universal Design for English Language Learning. Throughout the paper, both quantitative and qualitative methods were used for data collection. The students were first asked to critique the ESL program using a methodology created by Paulo Freire to ascertain how much freedom students have in creating their learning environments and establishing their own learning goals and objectives. The results showed that the majority of students rated the ESL program very low regarding their ability to influence the program's curriculum materials or learning outcomes. Moreover, the research shows that the majority of students did not believe they were adequately prepared for graduate-level studies in the University upon completion of the ESL program. As a result of these findings, several recommendations are made about creating more opportunities for individual students to use UDL principles to control their learning environments and establish their own learning goals and objectives.

scholarly journals MYENGLISHLAB AS ONE OF THE GROUNDBREAKING BLENDED LEARNING TOOLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2 (24)) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Marianna Ohanyan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Course Content ◽  
European Languages ◽  
Grammatical Skills

Online learning is one of the most rapidly growing trends in educational use of digital technologies. The article touches upon the importance of MyEnglishLab as one of the newest tools for blended English language learning. Due to the pandemics of the 2020 many learners began to implement different tools of digital technology to an increasing extent. An effective and appropriate tool for learning English aimed at developing communication skills allows to increase individualization of educational activity, to optimize mastering language structures and grammatical rules, and also to overcome some obstacles of both oral and written competences of the students. An interactive platform is one of the newest blended learning tools that combines different English language learning activities in a variety of formats. It is a web-based system providing learners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online access to the teacher-managed course content, supports different learning styles, provides students with a large number of supervised practices. The platform MyEnglishLab contains lexical and grammatical tasks, audio materials listening and reading as well as watching videos. Tasks are performed in three stages: the formation of lexical and grammatical skills; improvement of language skills and using those phrases and sentences that were consolidated in the first stage in the dialogue with a computer; development of skills to use lexical and grammatical knowledge acquired during the previous two stages. The platform has options for choosing the number of attempts to perform both test exercises and training. In this article we present a research carried out among the freshmen of Yerevan State University Faculty of European Languages and Communication.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN AUDIOBOOK LIT2GO DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS DI LEMBAGA KURSUS

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maulana Yusuf Aditya
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Community Service ◽  
English Language ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
School Level ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Improve Student Learning ◽  
Selection Of

 Abstrak  Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini merupakan kegiatan lanjutan dari program sebelumnya, dimana dilakukan pelatihan terkait penerapan teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa atau disingkat TELL (Technology in Language Learning). Seiring berkembangnya lembaga-lembaga kursus yang jumlahnya semakin banyak, terutama di wilayah Bangkalan. Banyak siswa-siswi mulai dari tingkat sekolah dasar sampai menengah atas mendaftar dan mengikuti program-program yang ditawarkan oleh lembaga kursus. Tren inilah yang menjadi dasar terpilihnya lembaga kursus sebagai tempat melakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Penerapan audiobook lit2go di lembaga kursus  Bahasa Inggris ini dilakukan oleh para tutor di lembaga kursus E-Home untuk membantu proses pembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan teknologi pembelajaran, yang nantinya diharapkan bisa meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah meningkatnya kemampuan pengajar Bahasa Inggris di lembaga kursus dalam menggunakan teknologi saat pembelajaran, dalam hal ini penggunaan audiobook lit2go.  Kata kunci: Audiobook Lit2go, Tell, Pembelajaran, Teknologi   Abstract    This community service activity is a continuation of the previous program, where training is carried out related to the application of technology in language learning called TELL (Technology in Language Learning). As the number of course institutions grows, especially in the Bangkalan region. Many students ranging from elementary to high school level register and participate in programs offered by institute courses. This trend is the basis for the selection of course institutions as a place to do community service. The application of lit2go audiobook at English language course institutions is carried out by tutors at E-Home course institutions to assist the learning process by utilizing learning technology, which in turn is expected to improve student learning outcomes. The result of this community service activity is the improvement of the ability of English teachers in course institutions to use technology while learning, in this case the use of lit2go audiobook. Keywords: Lit2go Audiobook, Tell, Learning, Technology

Strategies for building social connection through English

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Taylor-Leech ◽  
Lynda Yates
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Communication Challenges ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Ethnographic Data ◽  
English Program

This article draws on ethnographic data from a longitudinal study of newly-arrived immigrants of non English-speaking background in the Australian Adult Migrant English Program to investigate their opportunities for using English and the language learning strategies (LLS) they used to make the most of these opportunities. Analysis of their reports of spoken interactions in and beyond the classroom suggests that many participants had little awareness of the strategies they could use to increase their opportunities to interact with other English speakers. Most participants did not use any LLS and those they did use were largely social in nature and motivation. With a particular focus on social strategies, we consider participants’ use of LLS to improve their English. We identify some constraints on their use of social strategies and some ways in which contextual and individual factors interacted for learners at different levels of proficiency. We conclude with some practical implications for LLS instruction in English language programs for new arrivals. The findings suggest that explicit instruction particularly in social talk and interaction could help learners increase their contact with Englishspeakers. Families and communities could also benefit from information to promote understanding of the communication challenges facing newly arrived immigrants of non English-speaking background.

Podcasts and English-Language Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-35
Author(s):  
Yuping Mao ◽  
Martin Guardado ◽  
Kevin R. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Nontraditional Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Community Services ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Non Profit

There are three ways to use podcasts in education: accessing podcasts created by others, teacher-created podcasts, and student-created podcasts. This chapter focuses on the use of teacher-created and student-created podcasts in an English as a second language (ESL) class. Existing literature on the use of podcasts in learning primarily focuses on formal educational settings, while nontraditional students in freely available language programs provided by non-profit organizations (NPOs) remain unexplored. Thus, the authors examine how podcasting enhances immigrants' English language learning experience in an ESL course offered by an NPO that provides community services to immigrants in Canada. This chapter addresses pedagogical and organizational affordances and challenges of using podcasts in language learning and provides recommendations for their implementation in NPOs.

scholarly journals Epistemology of Arabic Language Learning Technology Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-89
Author(s):  
Ahmad Nurcholis ◽  
Nuryani Nuryani ◽  
Heri Efendi ◽  
Syaikhu Ihsan Hidayatullah
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Digital Era

Students' lack of Arabic language skills might be caused by some factors, such as the models and strategies used by teachers, the students’ excitement in learning and their character. This study aimed to research on the epistemology of Arabic learning based on ICT. It was designed to find the Arabic learning model based on ICT. It assumed that integrating various fields of study with ICT, including Arabic language learning, is essential to be developed in this digital era. However, there are obstacles experienced by several schools, especially the teachers, they do not have a specific format for using ICT to integrate both scientific subjects. Descriptive qualitative research was used in this research. The data collection was done through observation, interviewing the teachers and one hundred X grade students, and documentation. The data were analyzed by using the Miles and Huberman technique. The results showed that the design of the ICT-based in Arabic learning model development is “al-hasub al-ittishalî”, this is an innovative Arabic learning model based on ICT. In this model, the materials and other learning tools are designed in a computer program. As stated by E. L. Criswell, computers provide opportunities for students to participate and respond to the student’s activities actively. This model contributes in making the teaching and learning process more effective. With this model, the teacher is expectedly able to become a learning motivator and a mediator to explain some materials to the students. Besides, the use of ICT is a must considering the digital era.

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