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Irene Acevedo de la Peña; Daniel Cassany – Journal of Technology and Science Education, 2024
There is currently little research on the use of podcasting as a learning tool in the tertiary-level foreign language classroom. Here we attempt to partly fill that gap through a multiple case study of three university teachers who use this technology in their courses in Spanish as a foreign language. We obtained data for analysis primarily in two…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Software, Handheld Devices, Information Dissemination
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Tom Neuschafer – Journal of Educators Online, 2025
Online instructors have identified several issues that must be addressed to facilitate better online learning experiences, including authentic experiential education, building community, technology for remote learning, and supporting learners. Online forums are often used by users to express their frustrations, feelings, jokes, and even…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Second Language Learning, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology
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Anthony Brandy; Phil Hiver – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2024
In this single-case study with a quasi-experimental design, we set out to examine the role of two input-based features of the language learning app Duolingo on learners' development of implicit and explicit second language (L2) knowledge. We investigated the effect of Duolingo's Stories feature and Podcast feature on two Spanish-L2 learners'…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Spanish, Educational Technology, Audio Equipment
Lillian C. Jones – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Text messaging is the most popular form of communication (Lionbridge, 2019; Ceci, 2022), and mobile phone ownership is high, especially among university students (Chen & Denoyelles, 2013). Research on mobile language learning is increasingly found on the forefront of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) (Loewen et al., 2019; Stockwell,…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Written Language, Handheld Devices, Second Language Learning
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Read, Timothy; Martín-Monje, Elena – JALT CALL Journal, 2021
In this article, a study is presented of two socially inclusive Language MOOCs undertaken by refugees and migrants as part of the MOONLITE project. Three research questions were formulated on the types of devices the students prefer to use for the courses, whether that choice affects course completion, and if the teaching practice influences…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Handheld Devices, Blended Learning, Migrants
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Monzon, Gloria; Alrmuny, Dalal; Ku, Heng-Yu – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2021
The purpose of this study was to investigate 69 college students' attitudes toward the Recap app as part of their online language learning process. The Recap app is a free language learning application that uses student-created videos to facilitate language practice and interaction among students. Using a 13-item attitude survey to measure…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Video Technology
Silvana Domaz – ProQuest LLC, 2020
In the last decade, the educational field, in general, has experienced increasing interest in applying augmented reality (AR) for educational purposes. Studies have shown that when AR is effectively applied in education, it can increase students' learning interest and concentration (Zhang et al., 2014), reduce cognitive overload (Bower et al.,…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Peer Relationship, Interpersonal Communication
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Xiangying Jiang; Ryan Peters; Luke Plonsky; Bozena Pajak – CALICO Journal, 2024
This study evaluated the reading and listening proficiency levels of 245 English language learners who completed the Basic content (through Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR] level A2) of one of the following three Duolingo English courses: English for Japanese, Spanish, or Portuguese speakers. Participants self-reported…
Descriptors: Listening, Competency Based Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Ashley M. Stack; Kausalai Wijekumar; Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2024
Reading comprehension is the ultimate goal of learning to read, as the understanding of text is at the root of the purpose for reading, whether reading for pleasure or reading to learn. At-home reading practices can vary widely family to family -- some families have the knowledge and resources to read effectively with their children, while others…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Literacy Education, Program Descriptions, Spanish
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Mathieu, Corinne S. – Classroom Discourse, 2021
As digital technologies proliferate throughout classrooms in the United States, iPads and other mobile tablets have been heralded as tools for enhanced peer collaboration. However, little research has examined exactly how students interact with and around iPads during collaborative learning tasks. This study employs multimodal interaction analysis…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Interaction, Cooperative Learning, Second Language Learning
Kevin R. Hirschi – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Millions engage in learning a Second Language (L2) using their mobile devices with a wide range of success. Concomitantly, there exists a growing interest in research on the effects of mobile-assisted language learning and predictors of learner outcomes (e.g., Loewen et al., 2020; Sudina & Plonsky, 2023). However, few of these apps and studies…
Descriptors: Native Language, Spanish, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Moreno, Ivan D. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
A quantitative research study was conducted to understand the extent to which gamification (i.e., game elements and mechanics) impact adult learners' satisfaction (in terms of app usability), perception, motivation and knowledge when they interact with a gamified mobile app on Spanish-as-a-foreign language learning. An online experimental study…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Second Language Learning, Electronic Learning, Handheld Devices
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Lye, Lori – CALICO Journal, 2022
While mobile devices have become increasingly integral to students' lives, there is an apparent disconnect between this trend and our second language (L2) pedagogy. The present study investigates potential benefits of a nontraditional assignment, texting, on vocabulary acquisition and motivation in adult learners of Spanish. Quantitative results…
Descriptors: Spanish, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Synchronous Communication
Lori Lye – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Duolingo is arguably the most popular language learning app available today, as measured by its metric of achieving 500 million downloads in 2020, yet remarkably little research has been conducted regarding its implementation or efficacy as a language-learning tool. The handful of studies that do exist have found positive outcomes, although…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Computer Oriented Programs
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Aitziber Elejalde – Journal of English Teaching, 2024
This paper is focused on the development of a didactic proposal for English students in the Basque Country. Specifically for students in the 1st year of "Bachillerato" with Spanish and Basque as their L1 and English as their L2 which aims to improve their communication skills, especially oral abilities and pronunciation, through the use…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Captions, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
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