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Lan, Yu-Ju; Fang, Shin-Yi; Legault, Jennifer; Li, Ping – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2015
In an increasingly multilingual world, it is important to examine methods that may lead to more efficient second language learning, as well as to analyze the mechanisms by which successful learning occurs. The purpose of the current study was to investigate how different learning contexts can impact the learning of Mandarin Chinese as a second…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Acquisition, Mandarin Chinese, Vocabulary Development
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Larson, Lotta C. – Reading Teacher, 2015
This article examines how sixth-grade students navigated and perceived a combined e-book and audiobook reading experience using Kindle Fires. While audiobooks and e-books are not new, little is known about students' use and perceptions of the combination of these two media, as the ability to synchronize audio contents with digital texts is rather…
Descriptors: Audio Books, Electronic Learning, Electronic Publishing, Handheld Devices
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Yusuf, Mohamad A.; Sim, Tam S.; Su'ad A. – English Language Teaching, 2014
Learning vocabulary forms a major part for any language learner. Apart from direct teaching of vocabulary, language teachers are always searching for ways to increase their students' vocabulary to enable them to use the language more effectively. Therefore, this study sets out to investigate whether the use of computer textual glosses can aid…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Language Proficiency, Computer Assisted Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Wright, Sandra; Fugett, April; Caputa, Francine – Educational Technology & Society, 2013
The advancements of technology have led to the use of electronic reading systems for digital text. Research indicates similarities and differences in reading performance and comprehension in digital formats compared to paper formats. This study compared vocabulary understanding and reading comprehension scores from two reading sources (electronic…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Educational Resources, Vocabulary Development, Reading Comprehension
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Lowman, Joneen – Computers in the Schools, 2014
The study investigated the impact of podcasts and vodcasts accessed through an iPod on fourth-and sixth-grade students' vocabulary acquisition. Students were randomly assigned to either a podcast group or a vodcast group. Regardless of group assignment, each student completed three six-minute podcasts or vodcasts a day for three days. On average,…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Technology Uses in Education, Grade 4, Grade 6
Fagehi, Ahmed Yahya – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Educational technology scholars believe that teachers should understand how to effectively integrate technology in their teaching. This study identified key terms related to integrating technology in education and investigated the effectiveness of three online instructional strategies (Text-only, Text plus Video, and Text plus Video plus Question)…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Technology Planning, Educational Technology, Online Courses