Mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)has been regarded as an excellent tool in the field of language acquisition as modern technology develops.The popularity of using mobile devices in education makes it possible fo...Mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)has been regarded as an excellent tool in the field of language acquisition as modern technology develops.The popularity of using mobile devices in education makes it possible for people to learn languages through platforms like tablets and smartphones from anywhere and at any time.However,the application of MALL in a collaborative student-centered environment has received comparatively little attention.Since spoken fluency and vocabulary size are the two crucial components of language proficiency,this study aims to investigate if young learners can improve their native language level through learning online beyond the classroom.The quantitative data reveal that MALL does make a difference in students’linguistic skills.The results show that the incorporation of mobile applications into language learning could better help learners achieve the learning outcomes and improve their communication skills than simply using conventional methods.In addition,the data of the questionnaire exposed some issues that need to be continuously improved.The viable suggestions are also discussed to share ideas about building a more sustainable learning environment in a data-driven age.展开更多
In response to the significant impact of the widespread use of digital devices and mobile technologies on language teaching and learning in this time of Internet information technology,this study aims to investigate t...In response to the significant impact of the widespread use of digital devices and mobile technologies on language teaching and learning in this time of Internet information technology,this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning(MALL)in enhancing the English proficiency of students,while exploring the potential advantages of mobile devices for assisted learning in the English learning environment in China and the potential for mobile applications to assist English learning to foster learner autonomy.Anchored with the design thinking approach,the researchers used the empirical analysis methodology in developing an efficient mobile-assisted language learning model.Usability testing was conducted using a case study of two mobile applications,WeLearn and Flipped English,in Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics to measure the extent of usability and acceptability of MALL on English language acquisition among college students identified through surveys,interviews,and quantitative assessments.Mobile technology is a perfect tool for every student that enhances their experience and increases their joy while improving their English language skills.It adds new value and brings new opportunities for both English learners and the language education industry.Indeed,MALL is English learners’new ally.展开更多
The increased ownership of mobile phone users and the advancement of mobile applications enlarge the practicality and popularity of use for learning purposes among Chinese university students.However,even if innovativ...The increased ownership of mobile phone users and the advancement of mobile applications enlarge the practicality and popularity of use for learning purposes among Chinese university students.However,even if innovative functions of these applications are increasingly reported in relevant research in the education field,little research has been in the application of spoken English language.This paper examined the effect of using a Mobile-Assisted Language Learning(MALL)application“IELTS Liulishuo”(speaking English fluently in the IELTS test)as a unit of analysis to improve the English-speaking production of university students in China.The measurement of this mobile application in its effectiveness of validity and reliability is through the use of seven dimensional criteria.Although some technical and pedagogical issues challenge adoptions of MALL in some less-developed regions in China,the study showed positive effects of using a MALL oral English assessment application characterised with Automatic Speech Recognition(ASR)system on the improvement of complexity,accuracy,and fluency of English learners in China’s colleges.展开更多
The goal of this short paper is to bring English academic writing(EAW)and mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)together to examine to what degree the latter can be effectively employed to support the former in the H...The goal of this short paper is to bring English academic writing(EAW)and mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)together to examine to what degree the latter can be effectively employed to support the former in the Hong Kong higher education context.It utilizes the perspectives generated from the literature,together with professional interpretation,to illustrate the affordances of MALL in EAW in the community.It is suggested that MALL can be employed to integrate academic English into the students’daily lives,through which they can implicitly build the knowledge of academic register outside of the classroom and ultimately use it in the classroom.展开更多
移动辅助语言学习MALL(Mobile-assisted Language Learning)是以"互联网+"时代的教学改革为契机构建的将移动通信技术与课堂教学深度融合的新型学习模式。第一,它充分利用了Ad Hoc网络的优势和特点,实现了课堂教学全网络化、...移动辅助语言学习MALL(Mobile-assisted Language Learning)是以"互联网+"时代的教学改革为契机构建的将移动通信技术与课堂教学深度融合的新型学习模式。第一,它充分利用了Ad Hoc网络的优势和特点,实现了课堂教学全网络化、全移动化,打破了传统教学的局限性,弥补了课堂教学的不足;第二,手持移动设备及APP在教学中的应用符合现阶段学生对新型学习方式的需求,这种方式不仅激发了学生的学习兴趣而且提高了教学效率及教学质量;第三,教材与教学软件的高度统一极大地增加了课堂教学的弹性,使其可以延伸到教与学的全过程;第四,移动微学习还为教师和学生之间搭建了一个双向、互动的无线沟通桥梁,促进了师生之间、生生之间的教学互动与心灵的沟通。总之,与传统教学模式相比,新的模式从学习的自主性、课堂的趣味性、载体的便捷性,时间的灵活性、资源的共享性以及评价的科学性等方面都具有很大的优势。展开更多
This paper presents a critical overview of studies on mobile assisted language learning(MALL)in teaching Chinese as a foreign language(CFL)during the period 2007−2019.In the review,keyword and reference searches were ...This paper presents a critical overview of studies on mobile assisted language learning(MALL)in teaching Chinese as a foreign language(CFL)during the period 2007−2019.In the review,keyword and reference searches were conducted to identify and select empirical studies during the review period.Thematic and frequency analyses were employed on the data.This identified methodological trends and research outcomes in the reviewed studies.As shown in the results,most of the reviewed studies used qualitative methods to examine the effect of mobile CFL learning on formal learning in higher education settings.These studies document the positive impact that mobile technology has on CFL learning.Their attention is primarily on the use of mobile learning in Chinese vocabulary acquisition,language skill development and mobile seamless learning.Suggestions are provided for further research to support continuous mobile assisted CFL teaching and learning.展开更多
国内对于移动语言学习(Mobile-Assisted Language Learning,MALL)接受模型研究较少,能提供各维度接受模式的研究尚属前沿。文章构建了7个因素的接受模型MALL-AM,据此发现学生总体接受度较高,直接影响因素有感知趣味、绩效期望和自我管...国内对于移动语言学习(Mobile-Assisted Language Learning,MALL)接受模型研究较少,能提供各维度接受模式的研究尚属前沿。文章构建了7个因素的接受模型MALL-AM,据此发现学生总体接受度较高,直接影响因素有感知趣味、绩效期望和自我管理。进一步分析显示,院校类别在7个因素接受度和接受模式上的分布有显著差异,年级在因素上有显著差异,地方院校和低年级学生更关注客观促进条件和社群影响。通过多级顺序认知诊断模型Seq-gdina把1032个不同院校大学生分为118类接受模式,有助于语言教育者进行决策。展开更多
基金Youth Project of Philosophy and Social Science Planning of Henan Province“Study on the Influence of Foreign Language Learning on Chinese Students’Purity of Chinese Language”(Grant No.2023CYY038)General Project of Annual Research Topics of Henan Provincial Federation of Social Science and Technology“Study on Formation Factors and Cognitive Mechanisms of Network Harmonies and Chinese-English Mixed-Up Idioms”(Grant No.SKL-2023-1588).
文摘Mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)has been regarded as an excellent tool in the field of language acquisition as modern technology develops.The popularity of using mobile devices in education makes it possible for people to learn languages through platforms like tablets and smartphones from anywhere and at any time.However,the application of MALL in a collaborative student-centered environment has received comparatively little attention.Since spoken fluency and vocabulary size are the two crucial components of language proficiency,this study aims to investigate if young learners can improve their native language level through learning online beyond the classroom.The quantitative data reveal that MALL does make a difference in students’linguistic skills.The results show that the incorporation of mobile applications into language learning could better help learners achieve the learning outcomes and improve their communication skills than simply using conventional methods.In addition,the data of the questionnaire exposed some issues that need to be continuously improved.The viable suggestions are also discussed to share ideas about building a more sustainable learning environment in a data-driven age.
文摘In response to the significant impact of the widespread use of digital devices and mobile technologies on language teaching and learning in this time of Internet information technology,this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning(MALL)in enhancing the English proficiency of students,while exploring the potential advantages of mobile devices for assisted learning in the English learning environment in China and the potential for mobile applications to assist English learning to foster learner autonomy.Anchored with the design thinking approach,the researchers used the empirical analysis methodology in developing an efficient mobile-assisted language learning model.Usability testing was conducted using a case study of two mobile applications,WeLearn and Flipped English,in Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics to measure the extent of usability and acceptability of MALL on English language acquisition among college students identified through surveys,interviews,and quantitative assessments.Mobile technology is a perfect tool for every student that enhances their experience and increases their joy while improving their English language skills.It adds new value and brings new opportunities for both English learners and the language education industry.Indeed,MALL is English learners’new ally.
文摘The increased ownership of mobile phone users and the advancement of mobile applications enlarge the practicality and popularity of use for learning purposes among Chinese university students.However,even if innovative functions of these applications are increasingly reported in relevant research in the education field,little research has been in the application of spoken English language.This paper examined the effect of using a Mobile-Assisted Language Learning(MALL)application“IELTS Liulishuo”(speaking English fluently in the IELTS test)as a unit of analysis to improve the English-speaking production of university students in China.The measurement of this mobile application in its effectiveness of validity and reliability is through the use of seven dimensional criteria.Although some technical and pedagogical issues challenge adoptions of MALL in some less-developed regions in China,the study showed positive effects of using a MALL oral English assessment application characterised with Automatic Speech Recognition(ASR)system on the improvement of complexity,accuracy,and fluency of English learners in China’s colleges.
文摘The goal of this short paper is to bring English academic writing(EAW)and mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)together to examine to what degree the latter can be effectively employed to support the former in the Hong Kong higher education context.It utilizes the perspectives generated from the literature,together with professional interpretation,to illustrate the affordances of MALL in EAW in the community.It is suggested that MALL can be employed to integrate academic English into the students’daily lives,through which they can implicitly build the knowledge of academic register outside of the classroom and ultimately use it in the classroom.
文摘移动辅助语言学习MALL(Mobile-assisted Language Learning)是以"互联网+"时代的教学改革为契机构建的将移动通信技术与课堂教学深度融合的新型学习模式。第一,它充分利用了Ad Hoc网络的优势和特点,实现了课堂教学全网络化、全移动化,打破了传统教学的局限性,弥补了课堂教学的不足;第二,手持移动设备及APP在教学中的应用符合现阶段学生对新型学习方式的需求,这种方式不仅激发了学生的学习兴趣而且提高了教学效率及教学质量;第三,教材与教学软件的高度统一极大地增加了课堂教学的弹性,使其可以延伸到教与学的全过程;第四,移动微学习还为教师和学生之间搭建了一个双向、互动的无线沟通桥梁,促进了师生之间、生生之间的教学互动与心灵的沟通。总之,与传统教学模式相比,新的模式从学习的自主性、课堂的趣味性、载体的便捷性,时间的灵活性、资源的共享性以及评价的科学性等方面都具有很大的优势。
文摘This paper presents a critical overview of studies on mobile assisted language learning(MALL)in teaching Chinese as a foreign language(CFL)during the period 2007−2019.In the review,keyword and reference searches were conducted to identify and select empirical studies during the review period.Thematic and frequency analyses were employed on the data.This identified methodological trends and research outcomes in the reviewed studies.As shown in the results,most of the reviewed studies used qualitative methods to examine the effect of mobile CFL learning on formal learning in higher education settings.These studies document the positive impact that mobile technology has on CFL learning.Their attention is primarily on the use of mobile learning in Chinese vocabulary acquisition,language skill development and mobile seamless learning.Suggestions are provided for further research to support continuous mobile assisted CFL teaching and learning.
文摘国内对于移动语言学习(Mobile-Assisted Language Learning,MALL)接受模型研究较少,能提供各维度接受模式的研究尚属前沿。文章构建了7个因素的接受模型MALL-AM,据此发现学生总体接受度较高,直接影响因素有感知趣味、绩效期望和自我管理。进一步分析显示,院校类别在7个因素接受度和接受模式上的分布有显著差异,年级在因素上有显著差异,地方院校和低年级学生更关注客观促进条件和社群影响。通过多级顺序认知诊断模型Seq-gdina把1032个不同院校大学生分为118类接受模式,有助于语言教育者进行决策。
