Category: Mobile Learning and Ubiquitous Technologies
Trainee Teacher Perceptions of Smartphones as Teaching Resources
A range of research exists which documents how language learners use and perceive of smartphones as language learning resources. However, there remains a scarcity of research exploring readiness among educators to integrate smartphones into their teaching practices, and such investigation of the implementation of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) among EFL instructors is needed. This …
Reading and Listening Outcomes of Learners in the Duolingo English Course for Japanese Speakers
This study evaluated the reading and listening proficiency levels of 81 English language learners who completed the Basic content (CEFR A2) of the Duolingo English course for Japanese speakers. Participants self-reported having little to no prior proficiency in English and using Duolingo as their only learning tool. Their language skills were assessed with the reading …