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Improving English as a Foreign Language-Learning Performance Using Mobile Devices in Unfamiliar Environments
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Shadiev, Rustam; Yang, Meng-ke; Reynolds, Barry Lee; Hwang, Wu-Yuin – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
In this study, the participants learned English as a foreign language (EFL) in the classroom and then worked on five learning tasks to apply their newly learned knowledge to unfamiliar environments. The participants took photos of people, objects, situations or scenarios and described them in detail using a mobile learning system. Familiarization…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Vocabulary Development
Review of Research on Mobile Language Learning in Authentic Environments
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Shadiev, Rustam; Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Huang, Yueh-Min – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2017
We reviewed literature from 2007 to 2016 (March) on mobile language learning in authentic environments. We aimed to understand publications' trend, research focus, technology used, methodology, and current issues. Our results showed that there was increasing trend in the publications. Students' perceptions towards mobile learning technologies and…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Student Attitudes
Improving English as a Foreign Language Writing in Elementary Schools Using Mobile Devices in Familiar Situational Contexts
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Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Chen, Holly S. L.; Shadiev, Rustam; Huang, Ray Yueh-Min; Chen, Chia-Yu – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2014
This research proposed a situational learning system to help elementary school students practice and improve their English as a foreign language (EFL) writing skills. Students carried out assigned writing tasks using the support of mobile devices in situations deemed to be familiar to the students, such as on the school playground, within…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Interviews
Effects of Storytelling to Facilitate EFL Speaking Using Web-Based Multimedia System
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Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Shadiev, Rustam; Hsu, Jung-Lung; Huang, Yueh-Min; Hsu, Guo-Liang; Lin, Yi-Chun – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2016
This study applied storytelling in the English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom in order to promote speaking skills. Students were asked to practice speaking EFL through producing individual and interactive stories with a Web-based multimedia system. We aimed to investigate an effectiveness of applying individual and interactive storytelling…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Animation, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning