scispace - formally typeset
Journal ArticleDOI

Mobile English learning: An evidence-based study with fifth graders

Jacobijn Sandberg, +2 more
- 01 Aug 2011 - 
- Vol. 57, Iss: 1, pp 1334-1347
TLDR
In this paper, three groups participated in a study on the added value of mobile technology for learning English as a second language for primary school students, and the results indicated that students are motivated to use the application in their spare time and that this benefits their learning.
Abstract
Three groups participated in a study on the added value of mobile technology for learning English as a second language for primary school students. The first group had classroom lessons in English about zoo animals and their characteristics. The second group took classroom lessons and worked with a mobile application on location in a public zoo. The third group received the same treatment as the second but, as an extension, was allowed to take the mobile application home for a fortnight. A pre- and a posttest were conducted to measure the individual change in mastery of a set of targeted English words. The results showed that the group which took the mobile phone home improved the most. However, when the additional learning time, spent apart from school, of this third group was controlled for, the superior performance of the group disappeared. The results indicate that students are motivated to use the application in their spare time and that this benefits their learning. The conclusion is that formal school learning can be augmented by learning in an informal context, away from school.

read more

Citations
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI

Examining EFL instructors’ and students’ perceptions and acceptance toward M-learning in higher education

TL;DR: The results indicated that both the instructors and students had high levels of perception and acceptance toward M-learning for EFL, and it is the responsibility of the EFL educators to integrate M- Learning into their classrooms and made M- learning available for their students.
Proceedings ArticleDOI

Mobile and gamified blended learning for language teaching: studying requirements and acceptance by students, parents and teachers in the wild

TL;DR: This work investigates the general requirements and acceptance of a modern gamified learning companion for traditional class-based teaching, and derives a set of guidelines for the design and development of a mobile learning companion, its introduction in class and its practical usage.
Book ChapterDOI

The Potential of Mobile Technologies to Connect Teaching and Learning Inside and Outside of the Classroom

TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide examples of how to connect learning in the classroom with learning beyond the spatial and temporal boundaries of educational institutions and what changes schools should consider to make learning a truly boundary-free experience.
Journal Article

From particular to popular: Facilitating EFL mobile-supported cooperative reading

TL;DR: The results revealed that the adaptation and use of the MCER system was successful and that it might facilitate the acquisition of reading abilities by young learners if used within EFL classes around the entire school.
Dissertation

The effects of utilizing smartphone in enhancing students' English writing skills in Pakistan

TL;DR: In this article, a mixed method study was conducted to investigate the effects of smartphone in enhancing students' English writing skills in Pakistan, and the qualitative findings revealed that smartphone played an effective role that motivated students to enhance their writing skills by engaging them in a fun learning and student-centered environment.
References
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI

Situated Cognition and the Culture of Learning

TL;DR: Collins, Brown, and Newman as mentioned in this paper argue that knowledge is situated, being in part a product of the activity, context, and culture in which it is developed and used, and propose cognitive apprenticeship as an alternative to conventional practices.
Book

Research methods knowledge base

TL;DR: The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods and uses an informal, conversational style to engage both the newcomer and the more experienced student of research.
Reference EntryDOI

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

TL;DR: The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) as discussed by the authors is an individually administered, norm-referenced test of single-word receptive (or hearing) vocabulary.
Journal ArticleDOI

A survey on context-aware systems

TL;DR: Common architecture principles of context-aware systems are presented and a layered conceptual design framework is derived to explain the different elements common to mostcontext-aware architectures.
Journal ArticleDOI

The promise of multimedia learning: using the same instructional design methods across different media

TL;DR: A program of research is explored aimed at determining research-based principles for the design of multimedia explanations and the extent to which methods are effective across different learning environments—which can be called media.
Related Papers (5)