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Purpose of the study
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To investigate the impact of
m-learning on EFL learners’ language
speaking skill and also explore the
reception of using mobile phones as a
learning tool in English learning.
Introduction
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M-learning in Education
Literature
review
The high penetration rate of mobile
devices and high popularity among the
youth lend mobile communication
superior advantages when approaching
young students.
(International Telecommunication Union,
2002)
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M-learning in Education
Literature
review
The impact of using mobile communication
technologies in learning environment has been
examined and concluded as:
enhancing availability and accessibility of
information networks
engaging students in learning-related
activities in diverse physical locations
enhancing communication and
collaborative learning in the classroom
(Liu, Wang, Liang, & Yang, 2002) 10
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M-learning in Education
Literature
review
As the mobile learning concept implies, the
pedagogical approach places the student at
the center of the learning process. The
learners plays an active role from
determination of the goals until the evaluation
stage.
(Makoe, 2010)
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M-learning in Education: learns
Literature
review
Learner’s roles are given below:
(Fezile, 2011)
Access information when they need
Responsible for own learning
Learning with their learning speed
Discover and use their learning styles
Study with their peers collaboratively
Evaluation themselves and other groups
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The trends of M-learning
Literature
review
The advancement of computing and
communication technologies have promoted
the learning paradigms from conventional
learning to e-learning, from e-learning to
m-learning and now it’s evolving to ubiquitous
learning (u-learning).
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Research questions
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Does Mobile learning have any effect
on speaking ability of EFL learners?
What’s the perception of EFL learners
toward using mobile phones as a
learning tool?