M-Learning in English Class

Using digital tools such as Mobile phones in learning environment is beneficial as the device which is capable to present learning content and provide a wireless two-ways communication between the educator and learners. A review of researches done in Malaysia shows that studies are still focusing on the readiness of the educators and learners in using mobile learning technology in teaching and learning. This paper advocates the use of mobile phones in teaching and learning English. Theories relating to mobile learning highlight the importance of control, context, and communication elements in mobile learning. These three elements are important in knowledge building and support the positive behavioural change of the learners. Apart from that, mobile phones enable the learners to strengthen their language skills as it promotes an environment that motivates the learners to be explorative. In order to meet the students’ needs, there are many types of mobile phone applications that assist learning such as discussion forum, text-based activities, audio-based learning, and interactive game-based language learning. The paper significantly highlights the importance of mobile phones and mobile phone applications which allow language learners to learn and enrich their language anytime and anywhere because the learning process can happen while on the move. Keywords: mobile learning technology, mobile phone, English language skills

Mobile technologies have proven to be beneficial to language learners in both developed and developing countries around the world. However, they do not seem to have been exploited for language learning in Nepal although they have already been used for other purposes and their use is rapidly growing. This article proposes a number of ways that mobile technologies, particularly, mobile phones, can be deployed for language learning and teacher professional development. A number of potential challenges are also discussed.

Creative Books- New Delhi, 2016

The present study, as its title suggests, proposes to design an outline of mobile-phone-technology course book for the English learners. It is proposed to achieve this aim through some specific objectives such as identifying the learners' needs as a prerequisite for outlining the course. Methodology of this study is through the sample which consists of 50 freshmen studying at the Hodeidah university. The procedures of experimental research such as the use of tool for data collection like questionnaire is employed. This tool is used to investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of using mobile phone technology in English language learning.

SMART MOVES JOURNAL IJELLH

The present century is the age of digitalization and technogical innovation. In this age of transition, Each and Every phase is marked with some innovation and transition which make the learner more and more comfortable in learning foreign Language. New literacy and new media are shaping the instructional and pedagogical practices of the global education system. The growing and the most popular technology in this development is Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). Technologies like MALL hold immense possibility to increase the overall effectiveness of language learning within and beyond the classroom. The emergence of mobile device and the gradual development of its features and applications provide an instance of learning foreign language with technology. Mobile Assisted Language Learning is the latest field of research is still in the initial stage for learners in India. It is yet to be seriously explored and instructional and pedagogical framework is still lacking. This pape...

Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR), 2016

The advancement of technology changes every nook and cranny of the human life and existence. Technology (especially Information Technology) entered into the field of language learning and teaching in the form of CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) and it caused the establishment of language laboratories in almost all the levels of language teachinglearning process. In the contemporary world, mobile plays a crucial role in learning English language and it has created a new concept of Mlearning or MALL (Mobile Assisted Language Learning). There is no doubt that MALL changes the environment of language teaching and learning experiences and facilitates both the teacher and the learner in the language acquisition as well. Mobile has become an integral part in the students' life as mobiles are useful in N of ways to the students. This paper would like to flaunt how a mobile can be changed from a communication device to a tool for English language teaching and learning experiences in and out of the Classroom. The noticeable features of mobile phones which facilitate the learners for language learning are talked about.

Over the past few years, IT driven teaching of English is very successful in making learning of language live and interesting. Like CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) MALL (Mobile Assisted Language Learning) may also prove to be very helpful in honing language skills Teaching of English as a Second Language demand a high level of innovation and integration of various teaching techniques. In the context of India, the teaching of English is quite challenging as it offers a teacher plethora of opportunities to apply modern means of communication in order to cater to growing requirements of learners and improve their language skills. There is no doubt that technology is changing the learning environment and teaching experience as well. Mobile devices are gaining immense popularity among masses as these devices are small, smart, portable, and comfortable to utilize. Mobile devices cover cell phones, personal digital assistants, smart phones, tablets etc. All these devices can be used in language classrooms easily. Role of teachers is very imperative in integrating and implementing technology such as adopting mobile phones in English teaching. With Mobile Phones, students can easily access language learning materials and communicate to their teachers in spending no time. Use of Mobile phones is increasing by leaps and bounds. Mobile Phones are the most powerful, popular and fast medium of communication. Teachers of English can take advantage of all the great features and capabilities of mobile phones and students can learn English in an easier and more effective way. The present paper is an attempt to explore mobile phone technology that be incorporated in learning English language.

Assessing the Role of Mobile Technologies and Distance Learning in Higher Education

This chapter introduces the concept of mobile learning as a means of portable learning. Through the use of mobile technology, citizens of the world will be able to access learning materials and information from anywhere and at any time. Learners will not have to wait for a certain time to learn or go to a certain place to learn. It presents the evolution of classroom learning to mobile learning. There has been made an effort to explore current perspectives of mobile learning. Approaches of m-learning suggest implication of mobile devices in the classroom. Pedagogical methods and instructional approaches of m-learning have also been explored in this chapter. Further, the authors make an attempt to give rational of mobile learning through various theories of m-learning. It suggests opportunities of mobile learning in the Indian scenario. Mobile learning can effectively support a wide range of activities for learners of all ages.

In little more than a decade, mobile phones have become the clear technology of choice for communication. The technology has proven so useful that it is likely to remain a popular method of information delivery for some time to come. Short Message Service (SMS) has become an extremely important way to send and receive information. Texting, as it is otherwise known is not the only way we use these phones. With the advent of smart phones and use of latest connectivity with 3G powered phones, these can be used extensively in empowering education. The use of these phones help in providing a technical impetus and drive to the class room experience. Mobile technology can be used to empower the teacher to make the class room livelier and more interactive. This paper looks at how technology in general and mobile phone technology in particular can be used to enhance the teaching-learning experience. It also explores ways and means by which mobile phone technology can help in the learning of the English language.

Mobile learning (m-Learning) is one of the major developing areas of research in the field of education. Increased power and reduced cost of computers, laptops as well as mobile devices have paved way to new ways of learning such as e-Learning and m-Learning.This paper presents findings of the first phase of a project which intends to seek the effectiveness of m-Learning among undergraduates to study English language.The objective of this phase is to find existing practices and preferences among the target group of users. In order to elicit the information, a survey was carried out among the students of the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC). The analysis of the survey results reveal that most of the students are having positive attitude towards m-Learning and believe that mobile phones could be used to enhance English proficiency. Furthermore, their preferences on learning styles, as well as suggestions which will guide the research are revealed.

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