Today's trend of teaching has changed quite significantly. After conducting online teaching, innovations in teaching are mushrooming. One such innovation explored in this study is the use of a mobile application as a classroom intervention tool in a TOEFL preparation class. The objectives of this study were to investigate students' performance…

This article describes the design and implementation of a training model on Multimodal Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (M-MALL) for EFL pre-service (PSTs) teachers. Albeit EFL teachers' positive attitude towards technology integration into language teaching, they may still lack guidance and support on how to implement mobile technologies in…

Language is a powerful tool that facilitates communication, knowledge acquisition, and negotiation of meaning, but it is a complex skill for English as foreign language (EFL) learners who often encounter various challenges and complexities. Among the critical language skills, pronunciation holds a significant place. As much as it is challenging,…

In the present study, a MALL TPACK questionnaire was developed and validated based on a TPACK framework. Data were collected from 414 EFL teachers. The development of the questionnaire involved a comprehensive review of existing literature, examination of existing questionnaires, and interviews with experts. This process resulted in an initial…

Despite the growth of research on mobile technologies in educational contexts, research on language teachers' perceptions of mobile technologies -- particularly in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) -- remains sparse. Hence, the present study explored EFL teachers' perceptions of using Google keyboard (Gboard) for L2 writing instruction. The…

This study explored the mobile language learning experiences that Taiwanese high school English language teachers created. A total of 119 valid mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) lesson plans from 36 senior high schools in the national mobile learning (m-learning) programme in Taiwan were analysed via content analysis. The results showed…

Teachers' perspectives are critical to the implementation of mobile-assisted language learning, particularly smartphone-assisted English language learning (SAELL), but have received scant scholarly attention. This study focuses on teachers' perspectives, examining their changing perceptions of and readiness for SAELL in the context of post-COVID…

This study utilizing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design explored the impact of mobile-based dynamic assessment (MDA) on EFL learners' writing skills. Three intact classes (N = 30), including intermediate EFL learners attending a private English language school in Iran, participated in this study. They were evenly divided into two…

This article reports the results of a study that was part of a master's thesis. The research focused on a private primary school in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. It aimed to explore English language teachers' cognition, specifically into the teaching practice and emotional responses reported when implementing the use of the iPad in their lessons. Four…

Intelligent personal assistants (IPAs), which are voice-activated agents enabling human--computer interaction, have recently been reported to be pedagogically useful agents in language learning. IPAs use various forms of humor to better communicate with users and to compensate for any performance limitations. In order to understand the IPAs' sense…

Mobile phones are turning into a growingly widespread educational tool across various contexts. However, the scope of research on teachers' role in mobile-oriented instruction is limited, much less examining how professional development influences their associated beliefs and practices. Grounded in sociocultural theory, this study aimed to fill…

As an emergent technology augmented reality (AR) demonstrated a plethora of advantages in foreign language education, promoting motivation, memorization of contents, as well as contextualized learning. However, the majority of teachers are unfamiliar with AR, and their role as designers and facilitators requires further investigation. Moreover,…

The use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in teaching, especially in English as a Second Language (ESL) has become an emerging trend globally. In recent years, many educators have started to deliver lessons online using the concepts of MALL, including those in Malaysia, especially during pandemic COVID-19. Writing is an important skill…

This study investigates the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) implementation and its pedagogical impact in enhancing students' English listening skills in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) contexts across Asian countries. Data were collected from 147 English language teachers from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and the…

Accessibility of mobile phones has offered prospects for researchers to discover their influence on education. English language teaching is not exclusive in this matter. This research was conducted to understand how English language teachers at Saudi Arabian university were adopting mobile learning in classrooms. The aim of this concurrent…