A Study of English Mobile Learning Applications at National Chengchi University

Autor/inn/en	Che, Pei-Chun; Lin, Han-Yi; Jang, Hung-Chin; Lien, Yao-Nan; Tsai, Tzu-Chieh
Titel	A Study of English Mobile Learning Applications at National Chengchi University
Quelle	In: International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 7 (2009) 4, S.38-60 (23 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1539-3100
DOI	10.4018/jdet.2009062403
Schlagwörter	Group Activities; Distance Education; Internet; Teaching Methods; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Educational Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Electronic Learning; Technology Integration; Computer Mediated Communication; Handheld Devices; Synchronous Communication; Computer Software; Programming; Computer System Design; Multimedia Materials; Information Technology; Instructional Effectiveness; College Students; Foreign Countries; Technical Support; Technology Planning; Client Server Architecture; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gruppenaktivität; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Schülerbefragung; Schülerverhalten; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computerkonferenz; Programmierung; Informationstechnologie; Unterrichtserfolg; Collegestudent; Ausland
Abstract	The pervasive popularity of the Internet in the past decade has changed the way many students live and learn, in part, because modern technology has made it possible for learners to access Real-Time Multimedia information on the Internet, or research any topic of interest to them from virtually any computer anywhere in the world. Students can also receive immediate feedback from their peers and/or their teachers when involved in collaborative projects. As a result, teachers of all disciplines need to incorporate the Internet and the concept of mobile learning into today's classrooms to take advantage of this technology. This research investigated the response of English majors to a mobile learning platform (NCCU-MLP) developed at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in which they were involved as participants. The goal of the NCCU-MLP is to improve the students' English ability as well as to update the teachers' understanding of how to use the technology. The purpose of this research was to investigate the responses of students to a mobile learning environment. The research involved 18 participants in a pilot study and 37 participants in a follow-up study who participated in a group activity involving mobile learning activities. The students were asked to complete the activity following which they completed a brief survey of their response to the mobile learning activity. The findings indicate a positive response from the participants regarding the content and procedures involved in the activity. Technical support for the project was found to need enhancement for future projects of this nature. (Contains 2 tables and 18 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10