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Dizon, Gilbert – TESOL Journal, 2017
The proliferation of smartphones has given rise to intelligent personal assistants (IPAs), software that helps users accomplish day-to-day tasks. However, little is known about IPAs in the context of second language (L2) learning. Therefore, the primary objectives of this case study were twofold: to assess the ability of Amazon's IPA, Alexa, to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Thorne, Tristan – TESOL Journal, 2016
The use of mobile devices in the language classroom can help accomplish innumerable learning objectives, yet many teachers regard smartphones and tablets as obstacles to lesson goals. However, as portable technology continues to infiltrate classroom boundaries, it is becoming increasingly clear that educators should find ways to take advantage of…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Coding
Martinez-Alba, Gilda – TESOL Journal, 2014
Using digital stories to have students tell about themselves, share their culture with the class, and learn from each other can help with establishing rapport, shows respect for different cultures, and can be motivating for students and their language teachers. However, what happens after that? After making their first video, students have some…
Descriptors: Documentaries, Video Technology, Computer Software, Teaching Methods
Rodriguez, Lisa Ann; Shepard, MaryFriend – TESOL Journal, 2013
This study explored the perceptions of adult English language learners about audience response systems (clickers) as tools to facilitate communication. According to second language acquisition theory, learners' receptive capabilities in the early stages of second language acquisition surpass expressive capabilities, often rendering them silent in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, English Language Learners, Student Attitudes, Handheld Devices