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Presenter: Peggy Huang
Instructor: Dr. Kate Chen
Date: 104.6.8
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Using a Mobile-Device to Enhance
Students’ Self-confidence in
English Speaking
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E-Learning: Electronic learning
M-Learning Mobile Learning
U-Learning Ubiquitous Learning
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Background
Introduction
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The development and manipulation of mobile devices in the study of language learning is the focus of attention in the last few years.
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Purpose of the study
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To investigate the impact of
m-learning on EFL learners’ language speaking skill and also explore the reception of using mobile phones as a learning tool in English learning.
Introduction
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M-learning
(Traxler, 2005)
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Literature review
Mobile learning can be defined as “ any educational provision where the sole or dominant technologies are handheld or palmtop devices”.
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M-learning in Education
Literature review
The high penetration rate of mobile devices and high popularity among the youth lend mobile communication superior advantages when approaching young students.
(International Telecommunication Union, 2002)
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M-learning in Education
Literature review
The impact of using mobile communication technologies in learning environment has been examined and concluded as:
enhancing availability and accessibility of information networks
engaging students in learning-related activities in diverse physical locations
enhancing communication and collaborative learning in the classroom
(Liu, Wang, Liang, & Yang, 2002) 10
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M-learning in Education
Literature review
As the mobile learning concept implies, the pedagogical approach places the student at the center of the learning process. The learners plays an active role from determination of the goals until the evaluation stage.
(Makoe, 2010)
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M-learning in Education: learns
Literature review
Learner’s roles are given below:
(Fezile, 2011)
Access information when they need
Responsible for own learning
Learning with their learning speed
Discover and use their learning styles
Study with their peers collaboratively
Evaluation themselves and other groups
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M-learning in Education: teachers
Literature review
Teacher Role
(Fezile, 2011)
Lectures Television Social Media Mobile Technologies
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The trends of M-learning
Literature review
The advancement of computing and communication technologies have promoted the learning paradigms from conventional learning to e-learning, from e-learning to
m-learning and now it’s evolving to ubiquitous learning (u-learning).
14( Yahya et al., 2010)
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Research questions
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Does Mobile learning have any effect on speaking ability of EFL learners?
What’s the perception of EFL learners toward using mobile phones as a learning tool?
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Instruments
Methodology
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In-class prompt speech video recordings
After-class non-prompt speech video recordings
Process reports
Surveys / interviews