Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) – A Brief Survey

Ali, Maaruf; Miraz, Shayma K.

doi:10.33166/aetic.2018.02.004

Cited by 13 publications

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“…A mobile device makes language learning experiences more immersive [17] that it has an influence on the way one learns a second language [18]. Young learners do a wide range of online informal learning of English (OILE) activities to be more competent in English because they have high global motivation [19] and they have a positive experience when learning English reading and grammar skills through mobile phones [20].…”

Section: Smartphones and Online Informal Learningmentioning

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English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners' Predominant Language Use for Online Informal Learning Activities through Smartphones in Indonesian Context

Putrawan¹,

Riadi²

2020

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In recent years, researchers have become increasingly interested in mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) studies for online informal learning of English as a foreign language (EFL). Smartphones, and other mobile devices, have been used as a powerful tool in informal contexts of learning since that form of technology can help students engage in out-of-class language learning experiences. However, to our knowledge, no research on EFL learners' predominant language use for their online informal learning activities has been conducted in Indonesian context. Therefore, this study attempted to investigate EFL learners' predominant language use for their online informal learning of English through smartphones, in which the data collected were quantitatively analyzed through descriptive statistics. The results indicate that EFL learners predominantly perform their online informal learning activities in Indonesian, in English, and in both Indonesian and English. Finally, suggestions and recommendations for future research are also discussed.

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Section: Smartphones and Online Informal Learningmentioning

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English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners' Predominant Language Use for Online Informal Learning Activities through Smartphones in Indonesian Context

Putrawan¹,

Riadi²

2020

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“…Over the past few decades, MALL has received extensive scholarly attention. Due to its portability, interactivity, connectivity, customizability to learners' needs, and effectiveness in addressing the realtime fluid context-sensitive nature of language learning, MALL has gained popularity on the global market (Ali & Miraz, 2018). In this vein, Hao et al (2017) suggested that mobile devices will soon be widely used to support learning in both formal and informal contexts.…”

Section: Mobile-assisted Language Learning (Mall) Mobile Learning Eff...mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Mobile Resources on Enhancing Lifelong Learning Among Chinese Undergraduate EFL Students

Liu,

Kasuma,

Lah

2023

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments

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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online education, including mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). Extensive research has examined various aspects of MALL; there remains a gap in understanding the preferred mobile resources that promote lifelong learning ability, particularly in relation to gender differences. This study focuses on Chinese EFL learners' preferences for mobile resources in promoting lifelong learning. Employing a quantitative questionnaire, the researchers examine the relationship between mobile learning efficacy and lifelong learning ability. The findings indicate no significant differences in mobile resource preferences among male and female students. However, a moderately positive relationship between mobile learning efficacy and lifelong learning ability was discovered. Notably, this study identifies that Chinese EFL students preferred mobile resources that may act as a platform to enhance mobile learning efficacy and support lifelong learning.

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“…Such comments stood out but were clearly not in the majority. See Ali and Miraz (2018) for a brief survey of language learning applications implemented on mobile computing devices.…”

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confidence: 99%