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García Botero, Gustavo; Questier, Frederik – Research-publishing.net, 2016
In an attempt to understand whether Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) could foster students' self-directed learning, this paper analyzes a self-directed learning experience by means of a language app: Duolingo. In this study, higher education language students were encouraged to use Duolingo outside of the classroom. The data collected via…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, College Students
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Zou, Bin; Li, Jiaying – Research-publishing.net, 2015
Many recent studies have shown that mobile learning can provide potential possibilities for foreign language learners to practice language skills on their smart mobile phones and tablet PCs (e.g. Chang & Hsu, 2011; Egbert, Akasha, Huff, & Lee, 2011; Hoven & Palalas, 2011; Stockwell, 2010). A number of apps have been created and used…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, English (Second Language)
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Brick, Billy; Cervi-Wilson, Tiziana – Research-publishing.net, 2015
The speed of technological advance in the mobile phone, netbook and tablet markets has meant that learners increasingly have access to digital devices capable of enhancing their learning experience. This case study reports on how language learners, taking Italian as an option on the Institution Wide Languages Programme (IWLP) at Coventry…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Case Studies, Second Language Learning
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Laborda, Jesús García; Royo, Teresa Magal – Research-publishing.net, 2016
Online testing is becoming a popular way to deliver language tests, partly because of its reduced cost, partly because of the high quality of test data collection. In language tests, interface validation has received a limited attention in professional literature (García, Magal, da Rocha, & Fernández, 2010). This paper will show the validation…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Computer Software