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Mobile – assisted

language learning
(MALL)
Presented by Group 10
Our group member
1. Hoang Ngoc Anh
2. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh
3. Pham Le Nhat Vy
Table of contents

01 02 03
Definition Characteristics The role of teacher

04 05 06

Advantages Disadvantages Mobile learning


resources
Menu

01
Definition
WHAT IS MALL?

A mode of learning which is assisted or enhanced through


the use of a handheld mobile device.

(Shield L. & Kukulska-Hulme A., 2008)


COMPARISON

MALL CALL
Mobile-assisted language learning
MALL

ü Use apps for learning English


in a cellphone
ü Allow Ss to move at different
speeds
ü Gather information from
different locations
Computer-assisted language learning
CALL
ü Call is a computer assisted
language learn learning
ü Use computers for learning
English
ü Offer more information on the
screen
ü Easily ensure that Ss cover the
same material
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02
Characteristics
of MALL
Characteristics

• Ubiquitous • Private
• Portable size • Interactive
of mobile • Collaborative
tools • Instant
• Blended information
Ubiquitous/Spontaneous
• Mobile learning is context-aware = students
can learn everywhere.

• Wireless technologies transform traditional


classroom-based learning and teaching into
education anytime and anywhere.

(Cavus & Ibrahim, 2009)


Portable size of mobile tools
• Mobile learning tools are small and portable.

• Students can use it everywhere during their


learning activities.
Blended
• Students can use mobile tools for homework, projects, …

• Blended learning:

ü Combines classroom instruction with m-learning

ü Maximize the benefits of both face-to-face and


online methods
(Ocak, 2010)
Private
• One learner at a time has access to the mobile tool

• Students access information to connect and download


independently from other learners.

(Virvou & Alepis, 2005)


Interactive
• Students are not passive. The functions of mobile tools
and environments allow varying levels of interactivity.
• Technological layer represents learning as an
engagement with technology, in which tools
(computers, phones) function as interactive agents in
the process of coming to know.

Sharples et al. (2005)


Collaborative
• Mobile technologies support communication
between students and teachers.
• Mobile technologies may use for collaborative
learning activities in the education

(Virvou & Alepis, 2005)


Instant information
• Using a mobile tool is all about immediacy.

• The need is for quick answers to specific questions.

• Learning content must provide material that


enables a learner to quickly zone into information.

• Examples of instant information: definitions,


formula, and equations, etc. (Cohen, 2010)
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03
The role of
teacher
• Qualified to use required mobile tools and
technologies

• Determine the strengths and weaknesses of used


methods and resolves the weaknesses with different
methods

• Facilitator guide
• Advisory

• High levels of self-confidence about courses

• Learn with their students

• Eliminates the barriers

• Increase motivation of learners


• Arrange activities to support interactive interactions
between collaborative groups

• Arrange activities for the evaluation of process


Menu

04
Advantages
Advantages

ü Connectivity: connected and


communicated with the
learning website using the
wireless network to access
learning material ubiquitously

Bachore (2015)
Advantages

ü Portability:
Enables learners to move mobile
devices and bring learning
Bachore (2015)
materials.
Can be taken to different places
due to its small size and weight.
Advantages

ü Portability:
Social interactivity: exchanging
data and collaborating with others.
Bachore (2015)

Potential advantage: get various


inputs from different devices.
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05
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
ü Some mobile phones are not
designed for educational
purposes.
ü Devices appropriate for specific
learning tasks are too expensive.
Bachore (2015)
Disadvantages
ü Small screen size, limited
presentation of graphics
ü Dependence on networks that
may not always provide very high
transmission capacity
Bachore (2015)
Menu

06
Mobile learning
resources
1. Mobile apps

Vocabulary acquisition Speaking and listening

Dictionary.com, Flashcard Voicethread, Soundcloud,


Machine, Quizlet Audioboom, Audacity,
Audiobooks, Flipgrid
Vocabulary acquisition

Dictionary.com,
Flashcard Machine,
Quizlet
Vocabulary acquisition

Dictionary.com,
Flashcard Machine,
Quizlet
Vocabulary acquisition

Dictionary.com,
Flashcard Machine,
Quizlet
Vocabulary acquisition

Dictionary.com,
Flashcard Machine,
Quizlet
Speaking and listening

Voicethread,
Audiobooks,
Soundcloud,
Audioboom,
Audacity, Flipgrid
Speaking and listening
Speaking and listening

Voicethread,
Audiobooks,
Soundcloud,
Audioboom,
Audacity, Flipgrid
Speaking and listening
1. Mobile apps

Feedback, polling,
Integrated
student response system

Story creators, Evernote,


Poll Everywhere, Socrative,
QR treasure hunt
Kahoot, Mentimeter
generator
Feedback, polling, student response system

Poll Everywhere,
Socrative, Kahoot,
Mentimeter
Feedback, polling, student response system
Feedback, polling, student response system

Poll Everywhere,
Socrative, Kahoot,
Mentimeter
Feedback, polling, student response system
Integrated

Story creators,
Evernote, QR
treasure hunt
generator …
2. Language apps

Babbel Doulingo Elsa Cake


3. Apps and Plug-ins

Language
learning with Google
Netflix translate

Lingq Clozemaster
4. Videos

TED Youtube FluentU


What would happen if you didn’t drink water
– TEDxEd
10 Easy English Words: Kitchen Tools
- Youtube
References
Bachore, M. M. (2015). Language learning through mobile technologies: An opportunity for
language learners and teachers. Journal of Education and Practice, 6(31), 50-53.
Cohen, A. (2010). Characteristics of effective mobile learning. Retrieved June 2, 2011, from
Cavus, N. & Ibrahim, D. (2009). M-learning: an experiment in using SMS to support learning
new English language words. British Journal of Educational Technology, 40(1), 78-91.
Kukulska-Hulme, A., & Shield, L. (2008). An overview of mobile assisted language learning:
From content delivery to supported collaboration and interaction. ReCALL, 20(3), 271-
289.
Ocak, M. (2010). Blend or not to blend: a study investigating faculty members’ perceptions of
blended teaching. World Journal on Educational Technology, 2(3), 196-205.
Sharples, M., Taylor, J. & Vavoula, G. (2005). Towards a theory of mobile learning. Retrieved
June 1, 2011, from
Virvou, M. & Alepis, E. (2005). Mobile educational features in authoring tools for personalized
tutoring. Computers & Education, 44, 53-68.
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