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Martínez, Dunia; Appel, Christine – Research-publishing.net, 2022
Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) applications have come into focus as potential tools to improve English language instruction, and teachers can engage more students from different backgrounds in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes thanks to MIM apps' distinctive features, like WhatsApp. Most of the reported studies on the use of WhatsApp in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Students, English (Second Language)
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Canals, Laia – Foreign Language Annals, 2021
The present study examines the role that multimodality and translanguaging play in scaffolding oral interactions during language-related episodes (LREs) involving meaning negotiation. The oral tasks carried out using synchronous video-based computer-mediated communication were part of a tandem virtual exchange (Spain, Canada). The participants, 18…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Nonverbal Communication, Code Switching (Language)
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Soria, Sara; Gutiérrez-Colón, Mar; Frumuselu, Anca Daniela – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
Mobile assisted language learning (MALL) has developed and gained importance over the years in foreign language learning settings. However, mobile phones are still perceived as distracting devices in most of the schools. Within the field of second and foreign language learning, one of the most difficult things for school teachers is to give…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Second Language Learning
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Andujar, Alberto – ReCALL, 2020
The present investigation analyses the potential of a pedagogical dynamic assessment (DA) approach to foster second language (L2) development through the use of a mobile instant messaging application. Students' zone of actual and proximal development is observed through the use of a grammar and vocabulary level test and the use of the WhatsApp…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
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Welsh, Katharine E.; Mauchline, Alice L.; Park, Julian R.; Whalley, W. Brian; France, Derek – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
This research paper reports the findings from an international survey of fieldwork practitioners on their use of technology to enhance fieldwork teaching and learning. It was found that there was high information technology usage before and after time in the field, but some were also using portable devices such as smartphones and global…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Field Instruction, Information Technology, Handheld Devices
Kouwenhoven, Wim, Ed. – InTech, 2009
From 3rd to 5th March 2008 the International Association of Technology, Education and Development organised its International Technology, Education and Development Conference in Valencia, Spain. Over a hundred papers were presented by participants from a great variety of countries. Summarising, this book provides a kaleidoscopic view of work that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Professional Training