2. Audience poll
Introduction to Mobile-Assisted Language
Learning (MALL)
Who, where, and why of MALL apps
What and how of MALL apps
Built-in tools and apps
Examples of my favourite apps
Q&A
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3. What smartphone are you currently using?
A. iPhone
B. Android
C. Blackberry
D. Other
E. I don’t have one
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5. Augment (in the MALL context)
A. Complicate
B. Enhance, extend
C. Enlarge
◦ Could be done with Polleverywhere or Socrative
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• Knowledge construction, skill development and performance support
• Learners participate across locations, times and contexts (inside and
outside the classroom)
• Enabled by portable devices and web connectivity
• flexible on-demand access to learning materials, experts, peers and
other resources
• tools to create content and interact with peers, experts, learning
systems and supports, and the environment in which the learning is
occurring
• M-learning devices: handheld, highly portable, connected, always-on,
personal
…contingent on needs and context
Mobile learning defined
7. Augment in-class/out-of-class instruction and practice
Communication support, immediacy of communication (incl. speech
and data-sharing)
Portable and flexible (whenever, wherever), fitting into learners’ lives
(productive ‘dead’ time)
Access to language resources, supports, scaffolding
Access to mentors, tutors and others learners on-the-move
Bite-sized e-learning resources delivered to learners; spaced
learning
Situated language practice (embedded in real language situations)
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8. Augment in-class/out-of-class instruction and practice
Enhanced motivation by context-inspired authentic content and
challenge
Creativity, fun, engagement (tools for student-generated materials)
Rehearsal and practice in a less threatening environment
Student-centred and personalized learning
Capturing of data, record of learning processes
Assessment tools, peer and expert evaluation and feedback
exchange
Flexible collaboration
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9. Teachers and learners, other speakers of English
Individual and collaborative
In-class and out-of-class
Using innovative tools
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10. Built-in tools
◦ e-mail
◦ web browser
◦ audio and video player
◦ voice recorder
◦ camera – photo and video recording
◦ notes
◦ SMS/texting
◦ GPS
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11. Audio and video player (“iPod”)
◦ podcasts
◦ audiobooks
◦ YouTube videos
Voice recorder (Voice Memos, Record)
◦ record and share speech sample
◦ Record parts of the class – replay, rehearse
◦ create mini-stories
◦ record speech for feedback
Camera – photo and video recording
◦ capture communicative situations
◦ record speech sample for evaluation
◦ be creative, e.g., role-play, stand-up comedy
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12. Mobile apps (web-based and native)
◦ Feedback, polling, student response system
Polleverywhere, Socrative
◦ Vocabulary acquisition
Dictionary.com, WWAudioUS, Flashcard Machine,
Flashcards
◦ Speaking and Listening (phloging, pronunciation)
Audioboo, iPadio, Free Audiobooks, Sounds
◦ Integrated
Story creators, Evernote
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13. Creating quizzes for instant formative or summative
assessment, ice-breakers
Engage your classrooms with educational exercises and
games: Multiple choice, T/F and Short answer questions
Quick Quizzes, Exit Tickets and other games
Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web
Wireless connection needed
Free
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14. Creating quizzes for instant formative or summative
assessment, ice-breakers
Engage your classrooms with educational exercises and
games: Multiple choice, T/F and Short answer questions
Get instant feedback– online charts
Answer by text, app, web, direct link
Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web
Free (up to 40 consecutive users)
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• Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio
• No Internet connection needed when searching words
• Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web
• Free (premium version available)
16. Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio
Customizable
Apple, Android, Web
Works offline
Almost free ;) – $3.99
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• Study, learn and master words on your
phone (audio pronunciation, definition matching )
• Create and co-create word lists (decks)
• Use existing decks
• Share content
• Get your progress stats
• Works offline
• Apple, Android, Web
• Free
• Caveat: not being able to write your own definition on the
phone, but only online
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• Similar to Flashcards
• Caveat: Free version has 100 flips only
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Record and share audio recordings
Collaborate and peer evaluate; e.g., class radio, dictionary,
story, play (listen and continue the story)
Improve fluency
iPhone, Android, Nokia and Web
Blackberry and Windows coming soon
Works offline
Free
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Practice pronunciation on the go
Interactive phonemic chart
Apple, Android, Web
Works offline
Free (premium version offers
quizzes and analytics)
21. Adapt this note-taking platform
Integrative practice
Collaboration and sharing, e.g., class book, dictionary
Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record
voice
All notes searchable, whether you are at home, at work,
or on the go
Synchronize across devices
• Works offline
• All mobile platforms and Web
• Free
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22. Create/co-create an electronic storybook
Create the text, add photos or drawings and then add
sounds or music
Peer evaluate
Share your stories with a class or keep them private
Apple, Android, Web
Works offline
Free
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