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Improving English as a Foreign Language Writing in Elementary Schools Using Mobile Devices in Familiar Situational Contexts
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Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Chen, Holly S. L.; Shadiev, Rustam; Huang, Ray Yueh-Min; Chen, Chia-Yu – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2014
This research proposed a situational learning system to help elementary school students practice and improve their English as a foreign language (EFL) writing skills. Students carried out assigned writing tasks using the support of mobile devices in situations deemed to be familiar to the students, such as on the school playground, within…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Interviews
Users' Familiar Situational Contexts Facilitate the Practice of EFL in Elementary Schools with Mobile Devices
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Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Chen, Holly S. L. – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2013
It is beneficial for students to experience situational learning, especially for English as a foreign language (EFL) learning. Providing more listening and speaking opportunities could help EFL students with English learning. Our research proposes a listening and speaking practice system employing personal digital assistants (PDAs) for situated…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, English (Second Language), Control Groups, Experimental Groups
CALL in Lebanese Elementary ESL Writing Classrooms
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Fidaoui, Diana; Bahous, Rima; Bacha, Nahla N. – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2010
This article discusses the effectiveness of using computer assisted language learning (CALL) in motivating fourth-grade English as a second language (ESL) students to develop better writing skills. It also seeks to explore the perceptions of ESL teachers and students regarding the use of CALL in the ESL classroom. The study involved 48 fourth…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Writing Skills, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction