Exploration and Exploitation of Mobile Apps for English Language Teaching: A Critical Review

Autor/inn/en	Irudayasamy, Julius; Uba, Sani Yantandu; Hankins, Carmel Antonette
Titel	Exploration and Exploitation of Mobile Apps for English Language Teaching: A Critical Review
Quelle	In: English Language Teaching, 14 (2021) 4, S.43-54 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1916-4742
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Computer Software; Teaching Methods; Learning Processes; COVID-19; Pandemics; Computer Assisted Instruction; Research Reports; Informal Education; Online Courses; School Closing; Outcomes of Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Learning process; Lernprozess; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Online course; Online-Kurs; School closings; Schule; Schließung; Schließung (von Schulen); Lernleistung; Schulerfolg
Abstract	With the progression of various mobile technologies, mobile applications have tremendously increased, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, and such applications have been exploited much in teaching and learning. This study explores the educational potential of using mobile applications in English language teaching (ELT) or Mobile Assisted Language Teaching (MALT). A critical review of the research in mobile applications in English language teaching is explored in this study, specifically from the published papers since 2015. Initially 131 articles were selected from ScienceDirect, SAGE, IEEEXplore, and Google Scholar. However, only 13 articles matched the inclusion criteria. These articles were analyzed and reviewed using the following categories: the role of mobile technology, pedagogical practices, research methodologies, the context of usage, and outcomes. The research found that mobile technologies in teaching language are increasing, and it is expected to rise in the future. In addition, teachers use different technologies to enhance English language teaching in the settings of inside and outside classrooms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have closed indefinitely. This unexpected situation has forced students to stay at home, and online learning seems to grow exponentially. Thus, through this research review, significant educational outcomes are identified for future investigation practices. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01