2020
DOI: 10.3390/challe11020031
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An Overview of Mobile Learning for Refugee Students: Juxtaposing Refugee Needs with Mobile Applications’ Characteristics

Abstract: The mass influx of refugees into Europe since 2013 and their educational challenges have increased the need for high-quality refugee education. One proposal for addressing these challenges was to leverage mobile devices for educational purposes (mobile learning). Although significant research has been done in this field, mobile learning’s effectiveness on different social groups has yet to be explored. The present review paper aims to outline: (a) the factors that challenge refugee education, (b) the use of sm… Show more

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“…Under instructions from teachers, learners can also gain more awareness of how to learn and acquire English as a foreign language on their own. Furthermore, learning how to use new forms of technology is essential because it encourages learners to innovate and transfer knowledge effectively through their knowledge and skills [50,51]. The significance of high preference for the integration of mobile devices revealed positive potentials for mobile devices as an assist to study and enhance language skills outside of the classroom.…”
Section: Contributions To Language Proficiency Enhancement For Non-native Learners By Using Mobile Devices In Self-studying Eflmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Under instructions from teachers, learners can also gain more awareness of how to learn and acquire English as a foreign language on their own. Furthermore, learning how to use new forms of technology is essential because it encourages learners to innovate and transfer knowledge effectively through their knowledge and skills [50,51]. The significance of high preference for the integration of mobile devices revealed positive potentials for mobile devices as an assist to study and enhance language skills outside of the classroom.…”
Section: Contributions To Language Proficiency Enhancement For Non-native Learners By Using Mobile Devices In Self-studying Eflmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mobile learning (with the use of smartphones, tablets, iPads and other portable devices) also refers to the integration and application of portable mobile de-vices to facilitate teaching. It enhances students' interest in training, provides educational content in various formats [38], and has the potential to adjust the learning environment to different social groups [39]. The use of mobile devices for educational purposes is shaping a new culture and style of pedagogy, allowing instructors and students to interact and communicate more closely.…”
Section: Opportunities and Challenges Of Using Mobile Technologies In Educationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One of the popular media that can increase student participation is mobile-based learning. This learning media has been implemented in Europe, using tablets and mobile devices to be the most popular learning media because it is effortless to use [10] [11]. According to Kabali, mobile devices are an exciting learning medium because they are easy to use [12].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%