Toward Mobile Assisted Language Learning Apps for Professionals That Integrate Learning into the Daily Routine
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| Title: | Toward Mobile Assisted Language Learning Apps for Professionals That Integrate Learning into the Daily Routine |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Pareja-Lora, Antonio, Arús-Hita, Jorge, Read, Timothy |
| Source: | Research-publishing.net. 2013. |
| Availability: | Research-publishing.net. La Grange des Noyes, 25110 Voillans, France. e-mail: info@research-publishing.net; Web site: http://research-publishing.net |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Speeches/Meeting Papers Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English for Special Purposes, Handheld Devices, Computer Assisted Instruction, Needs Assessment, Learning Activities, Electronic Learning, Computer Oriented Programs, Oral Language, Language Skills, Usability, User Needs (Information) |
| Abstract: | In this short paper, we present some initial work on Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) undertaken by the ATLAS research group. ATLAS embraced this multidisciplinary field cutting across Mobile Learning and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) as a natural step in their quest to find learning formulas for professional English that adapt to the changing profiles and needs of our modern society. A needs-analysis undertaken by group members highlights the way in which professionals need to have language learning activities available on their mobile devices. The SO-CALL-ME project has been established to enable such MALL apps, designed and developed within the ATLAS group, to be studied with real users to explore the way in which they can improve their oral language skills. Here one such app, ANT--Audio News Trainer, is presented as an example of the development being undertaken. [For full proceedings, see ED565044.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 5 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | ED565084 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this short paper, we present some initial work on Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) undertaken by the ATLAS research group. ATLAS embraced this multidisciplinary field cutting across Mobile Learning and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) as a natural step in their quest to find learning formulas for professional English that adapt to the changing profiles and needs of our modern society. A needs-analysis undertaken by group members highlights the way in which professionals need to have language learning activities available on their mobile devices. The SO-CALL-ME project has been established to enable such MALL apps, designed and developed within the ATLAS group, to be studied with real users to explore the way in which they can improve their oral language skills. Here one such app, ANT--Audio News Trainer, is presented as an example of the development being undertaken. [For full proceedings, see ED565044.] |
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