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Shadiev, R.; Hwang, W.-Y.; Huang, Y.-M.; Liu, T.-Y. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2018
We uncovered two critical issues in earlier studies: (a) some studies have shown that mobile learning technology is not beneficial for all students due to complexity of learning environments and student prior knowledge, skills, and experience and (b) familiarity of students with the authentic environments in which they learn using mobile…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Junior High School Students, Language Skills
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Zaini, A.; Mazdayasna, G. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2015
The current study investigated the application and effectiveness of computer assisted language learning (CALL) in teaching academic writing to Iranian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners by means of Microsoft Word Office. To this end, 44 sophomore intermediate university students majoring in English Language and Literature at an Iranian…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Durkin, K.; Conti-Ramsden, G.; Walker, A. J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
The present study examined text messaging in adolescence, in particular relationships among textism use, language and literacy skills. Forty-seven typically developing (TD) 17-year-olds and 47 adolescents of the same age with specific language impairment (SLI) participated. Participants completed standardised assessments of cognitive, language and…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Adolescents, Reading Ability, Educational Technology
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Wood, C.; Jackson, E.; Hart, L.; Plester, B.; Wilde, L. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
This paper reports on an intervention study that considered the impact of text messaging on 9- to 10-year-old children's literacy skills. One hundred and fourteen children who had never owned a mobile phone before were recruited and randomly allocated to either the intervention or control conditions. All children were pre- and post-tested on a…
Descriptors: Evidence, Spelling, Intervention, Phonological Awareness
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Suh, S.; Kim, S. W.; Kim, N. J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2010
This study investigated the effectiveness of massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)-based (massive multiplayer online role-playing game) instruction in elementary English education. The effectiveness of the MMORPG program was compared with face-to-face instruction and the independent variables (gender, prior knowledge, motivation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Games, Prior Learning, Learning Motivation
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Lewis, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Describes activities of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in the United Kingdom related to ways that information technology may contribute to learning. Topics discussed include cognitive science; evaluation of changes in learning; language skills; learner-machine interface; policy and management issues; teacher education; computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Distance Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research