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Lori Bruner; Natalia I. Kucirkova – Journal of Children and Media, 2025
In this study, we examine preschool storybook apps to identify the types of characters represented in these stories and how they relate to design quality and opportunities for children to build their vocabularies -- a significant predictor of later success in learning to read. Specifically, we sought to understand (a) how storybook apps portray…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Computer Software, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs
Hasan Alisoy; Zarifa Sadigzade – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background/purpose: This study provides a comparative review of mobile applications and traditional classroom methods in English vocabulary acquisition. It explores whether mobile-assisted vocabulary learning (MAVL) results in better retention, engagement, and productive vocabulary use among ESL learners. The study also aims to identify underlying…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Learning
Ying Yang – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
Vocabulary acquisition is crucial for language learning, yet learners face substantial challenges in memorizing extensive vocabulary. Numerous studies suggest Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies could significantly improve vocabulary acquisition among K-12 learners. Therefore, instructors or teachers must be fully informed of the…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Vocabulary Development
Furenes, May Irene; Kucirkova, Natalia; Bus, Adriana G. – Review of Educational Research, 2021
This meta-analysis examines the inconsistent findings across experimental studies that compared children's learning outcomes with digital and paper books. We quantitatively reviewed 39 studies reported in 30 articles (n = 1,812 children) and compared children's story comprehension and vocabulary learning in relation to medium (reading on paper…
Descriptors: Reading Processes, Children, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
Alqahtani, Saeed S. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2020
Technology-based interventions have been used to improve reading skills for students with reading difficulties. Thus, many literature reviews and meta-analyses have investigated the effectiveness of this type of intervention; however, constant changes in the technology field make it important to review the most recent studies and how these studies…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Intervention, Children
Jackson, T. Wendell; Clegg, J. Halvor – 1988
Previous research on Spanish vocabulary for second language instruction has focused primarily on word frequency in a variety of print sources, and has the added disadvantages of being outdated and having too complex a format. A new, computer-based analysis of spoken Spanish from different dialect regions of the world was undertaken to provide more…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Oriented Programs, Dialects, Form Classes (Languages)

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