MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) TO ENHANCE L.S.R.W SKILLS By : Wael Fadhil Hasobi General Directorate of Education –Al Anbar -Iraq Mobile:9676703836 Email:waelfadhil38@gmail.com Abstract Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) deals with the use of mobile technology in language learning. The mobile phones have become an important part of routine life. They are the most popular and the fastest …show more content…
MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) TO ENHANCE L.S.R.W SKILLS Education is the backbone of society and country. The traditional system of learning in India is making notes and reading text book. The teaching of English is quite challenging in India as it offers a teacher plethora of opportunities to apply modern means of communication in order to cater growing requirements of learners and improve their language skills. Since English has been the most important second language (L2) in many non-English speaking countries, developing useful computer assisted learning forms or tools for supporting effective English learning is a critical issue in the English-language education field (Collins, 2005; Shih, 2005). English language learning can be divided into four basic skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A lot of importance is given to the development of L.S.R.W skills in School, colleges and universities. There is no doubt that technology is changing the learning environment and teaching experience as well. English as a Second Language demands a high level of innovation and integration of various teaching techniques. Learning English involves memorization and practice of a large number of vocabulary words and grammatical structures. Recently, some scenarios of mobile learning have been successfully proposed to aid language learning activities of outside …show more content…
The term MALL (Mobile Assisted Language Learning) is coined by Chinnery (2006). Mobile learning is regarded as the new generation of learning. M-learning is defined as “any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not in a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies” (O’Malley, Vavoula, Glew, Taylor, Sharples, & Lefrere, 2003). Mobile phones are the most powerful, popular and the fastest medium of communication. As soon as the mobile phones have become a crucial part of our lives, there is felt a need for using them in learning language skills. What are mobile devices? They are Portable devices that are being commonly used by all in this digital era: such as tablet computers, smart and feature phones and MP3 players, IPad and IPod. 21st century students own latest models of these gadgets and use them for entertainment purposes. Mobile phones are being used for sharing photos, downloading songs, videos, accessing social media like WhatsApp, Facebook and for sending SMS to their peers and friends. They have particular resonance for English teaching in situations where practitioners move between different locations and where learning occurs in isolated contexts. Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is one of
ANALYSIS The author’s purpose is to persuade the reader to learn how to control the use of smartphones and involve more in face-to-face conversation rather than chat online “It is not giving up our phones but about using them with greater intention” (Turker). She notices that many people do not really pay attention when it comes to face-to-face conversation because they get used to playing the phones. In the article, she gives out many details and examples to support her position, her sources are reliable. She points out a lot of facts from her own experiences and other’s interviews to prove the problems that are caused by texting that people do not even realize. She then argues how the smartphone is a psychological device that changes what we do and who we are.
Kee, C. L., & Samsudin, Z. (2014). Mobile Devices: Toys or Learning Tools for the 21st
Within this paper we will take a brief look at the Language Acquisition Principles and how they work on the behalf of ELL students. We will see how these principles can be applied within our own learning environment. There is much information from Walqui article that gives a brief overview of ELL students and how things looked in the past for these students. Now that times has change we will see how educators can make the requirements for ELL students better and more effective for teacher and students. Hopefully, as we look at ways of changing learning for our ELL students we must remember that every student learns differently. Even if you follow the principles from 1-8 we must keep in mind that everyone is unique and process things within their own time table.
Caverly, David C., Anne R. Ward, and Michael J. Caverly. "Techtalk: Mobile Learning and Access." Journal of Developmental Education 33.1 (2009): 38-39. Academic Search Premier. Web. 17 Mar. 2014.
According to Jack Tessier, in his article “Student Impressions of Academic Cell Phone Use in the Classroom”, said that, “Students felt that cell phone use helped their learning, was not a distraction, helped them enjoy the class, improved their attendance a little, and promoted their success” (Figure 1b). This means with the cell phone, people can see the difference in education between the past and the present day. For example, if ten years ago students had to bring books when they went to school, they are now able to read books directly on their phones because many famous technology companies such as Apple and Samsung have designed electronic books, better known as e-books. This is a great invention, since many books are able to be converted into an e-books. It is more convenient because I can read books easily through the cell
Educators must discover whether devices, such as cell phones, in the classroom are distractions or aids. According to Deborah R. Tindell and Robert W. Bohlander, “Some argue that cell phones have no place in a classroom setting and others argue that cell phones should be allowed both for safety reasons and as an instructional aid” (Tindell and Bohlander 1). In this spectrum of absolutes, each teacher must evaluate the goals of his or her own class to determine the possibility of whether to encourage or discourage the use of cell phones in the classroom. “One concern involves the distraction caused by the use of cell phones during class” (Tindell and Bohlander 2) However, Prensky argues that “…cell phones complement the short-burst, casual, multitasking style of today’s ‘Digital Native’ learners” (182). He goes on to say that “Using cell phones as learning devices, whether in or out of school, requires a good deal of rethinking and flexibility on the part of the educators” (182). In the English classroom, it is difficult to see where cell phones fit into the puzzle. If a teacher decides to allow cell phones, they should aid learning and not hinder it. Among Prensky’s suggestions on how to implement cell phones, one sticks out as helpful to English teachers: the cell phone camera. Students can use their cell phone cameras as “…tools for scientific data collection, documentation, and visual journalism…” (Prensky 186). Students could use video journalism in particular to learn multimedia literacy. However, teachers should only allow cell phones at certain times to avoid texting in class, or playing
Cell phones have many instructional benefits in a student’s academic career. Author Carol L. Tilley stated correctly that cell phones “would support and allow for enhanced communications and collaboration”. Through new technology students can use many different applications during class that are interactive with their teachers lecture. For example a teacher may have a power point lecture and have questions...
Technology has rapidly changed over the years and has expanded our infrastructure greatly. In particular, as technology advances the education system adapts to the many changes. The world of technology brings about many new improvements and shows no sign of slowing down. Many people spend their day to day lives utilizing the great aspects of technology doing almost anything imaginable. Through technology teachers and students can connect and expound upon the many fields of education. Technology is an ever growing aid in education that has increased awareness, communication, and accessibility. How is technology shaping education? The uses of mobile devices and applications have shown a great influence in the education system.
The major purpose of cellphones is to provide an outlet for verbal communication at a distance, and as the generation progresses in the Digital Age, this purpose has shifted
"Using Cell Phones in the Classroom." UW Bothell Learning Technologies. UWB LT., 17 May 2011. Web. 30 Apr. 2014.
Cell phones have changed from an item of luxury to an everyday necessity for some people. Twenty five years ago, a phone was just a way to contact someone. Mobile phones have become one of the most common tools of communications for both young and old. Cellular devices have redefined relationships and social conduct, and transformed the daily lives of many individuals. Cell phones no longer function just as a communication device. Today it has many other uses. Cell phones are used for games, calculators, texting, calendars, social sites, and pictures. In addition, there are many apps that one can download on a phone. Mobile phones help us keep track of our lives.
Over the last decade, the mobile phone has become a rapidly emerging technology, presenting both opportunities and challenges to many areas of the social landscape, including higher education (Alobiedat, 2012). Cell phones, a cellular device, which don’t only allow people to make or receive calls and messages, but also feature programs such as: the web, a camera, games to play, and more. It offers so many options to perform with a cell phone, it leaves a computer futile considering everything needed is right in a cell phone. Likewise, cell phones have been made accessible to people and young adults are the ones to benefit the most in this digital age. It is common to have a cell phone in use everywhere one goes, but using a cell phone in class
Al-Fahad (2009) states that the advancement in “interactive multimedia technologies which promise to facilitate ‘individualized’ and ‘collaborative’ learning”, is playing an undeniable role in the process of language teaching and learning. Therefore this is not a new phenomenon. Teachers and researchers have always been working on this field to find a better way of using
In the United States, using a smartphone or tablet has been an unstoppable trend. According to the report from Pew Internet, in the United States, 56% of all adult population is smartphone user, 35% have cellphone, which is not a smartphone, and only 9% do not own any cell phone (Smith). At the same time, the tablet computer has been growing substantially since 2010, especially with the advent of Windows 8. Pew Internet shows that 34% of the United States adult population owns a tablet computer, representing a growth of more than 30% in three years (Zickuhr). Although these reports were based on the adult population, many children their own mobile devices. Such a device will provide them the accessibility to browse the Internet, listen to music, watch videos, play games both instantly and with unlimited quantity.
Mobile phones are undeniable today. Almost everybody has a mobile phone. Formerly, it only functioned as a portable mean of communication. The function of a mobile phone has developed into entertainment. Furthermore, mobile phone has also come into the schools. However, it has both positive and negative effect on students. This essay argues that mobile phones will bring more negative than positive effect for students. Of course, students use it as a mean of communication and sometimes for an emergency call if they need it. Yet, they would use their mobile phones for both bullying and cheating. Also, mobile phones will make students lost concentration during their study.