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Arndt, Henriette L.; Woore, Robert – Language Learning & Technology, 2018
This study compared second language vocabulary acquisition from engagement with two different online media: written blog posts and video blogs. It also explored whether there were differences between which aspects of vocabulary knowledge (i.e., orthography, semantics, and grammatical function) were best learned from these media. The results showed…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Electronic Publishing, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Sockett, Geoffrey; Toffoli, Denyze – ReCALL, 2012
This article discusses the informal learning of English by non-native speakers with particular reference to the role of virtual communities. The concept of informal learning is presented and related to current areas of interest in the literature such as incidental learning, and dynamic systems theory. Our research investigates how non-specialist…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Web Based Instruction, Internet, Web Sites
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Kabilan, Muhammad Kamarul; Ahmad, Norlida; Abidin, Mohamad Jafre Zainol – Internet and Higher Education, 2010
Facebook (FB) is currently considered as the most popular platform for online social networking among university students. The purpose of this study is to investigate if university students consider FB as a useful and meaningful learning environment that could support, enhance and/or strengthen their learning of the English language. A survey was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Experience
Chusanachoti, Ruedeerath – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study explored how Thai learners of English as a foreign language, engaged in English activities outside of classrooms to learn and practice the English language. Three research questions of this study include: (a) How do the participants perceive access and availability of out of class English activities in local environments?, (b) How do…
Descriptors: Singing, Music, Internet, Recreational Reading
Sánchez, Inmaculada Arnedillo, Ed.; Isaías, Pedro, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
These proceedings contain the papers of the 10th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2014, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society, in Madrid, Spain, February 28-March 2, 2014. The Mobile Learning 2014 International Conference seeks to provide a forum for the presentation and…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education