A review of integrating mobile phones for language learning
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Paper/Presentation Title | A review of integrating mobile phones for language learning |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Darmi, Ramiza (Author) and Albion, Peter (Author) |
Editors | Sanchez, Inmaculada Arnedillo and Isalas, Pedro |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2014 |
ERA Conference ID | 50430 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2014 |
ISBN | 9879898704023 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.mlearning-conf.org/ |
Conference/Event | 10th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2014 |
IADIS Mobile Learning International Conference | |
Event Details | 10th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2014 Event Date 28 Feb 2014 to end of 02 Mar 2014 Event Location Madrid, Spain |
Event Details | IADIS Mobile Learning International Conference IADIS Mobile Learning |
Abstract | Mobile learning (m-learning) is gradually being introduced in language classrooms. All forms of mobile technology represent portability with smarter features. Studies have proven the concomitant role of technology beneficial for language learning. Various features in the technology have been exploited and researched for acquiring and learning languages. This paper presents a review of empirical studies on the integration of mobile phones in language learning contexts published from 2004 to 2013, a total of ten years. Studies on m-learning for languages were located and retrieved using Google Scholar and library databases. Thirty-three (33) studies were analysed using Nvivo software. The main findings include: (a) Japan as the country which contributed the most studies employing mobile phones; (b) tertiary learners are the most prolific participants of studies; (c) vocabulary is the most popular language area learnt on mobile phones; and (d) quantitative is the most popular research design chosen. The list of the studies is not exhaustive and comprehensive; but it supports the potential of integrating mobile phones as a learning tool to enhance language learning. |
Keywords | m-learning, mobile technology, mobile phone, language learning |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
470401. Applied linguistics and educational linguistics | |
470306. English as a second language | |
Public Notes | Copyright 2014 IADIS Press. All rights reserved. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2676/a-review-of-integrating-mobile-phones-for-language-learning
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