2. ď˝ Audience poll
ď˝ Introduction to Mobile-Assisted Language
Learning (MALL)
ď˝ Who, where, and why of MALL apps
ď˝ What and how of MALL apps
ď˝ Built-in tools and apps
ď˝ Examples of my favourite apps
ď˝ Q&A
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3. What smartphone are you currently using?
A. iPhone
B. Android
C. Blackberry
D. Other
E. I donât 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
âŚcontingent on needs and context
Mobile learning defined
7. Augment in-class/out-of-class instruction and practice
ď˝ Communication support, immediacy of communication (incl. speech and data-sharing)
ď˝ Portable and flexible (whenever, wherever), fitting into learnersâ lives (productive âdeadâ time)
ď˝ Access to language resources, supports, scaffolding
ď˝ Access to mentors, tutors and others learners on-the-move
ď˝ Bite-sized e-learning resources delivered to learners; spaced learning
ď˝ Situated language practice (embedded in real language situations)
ď˝ Enhanced motivation by context-inspired authentic content and challenge
ď˝ Creativity, fun, engagement (tools for student-generated materials)
ď˝ Rehearsal and practice in a less threatening environment
ď˝ Student-centred and personalized learning
ď˝ Capturing of data, record of learning processes
ď˝ Assessment tools, peer and expert evaluation and feedback exchange
ď˝ Flexible collaboration
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8. ď˝ Teachers and learners, other speakers of English
ď˝ Individual and collaborative
ď˝ In-class and out-of-class
ď˝ Using innovative tools
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9. ď˝ Built-in tools
⌠e-mail
⌠web browser
⌠audio and video player
⌠voice recorder
⌠camera â photo and video recording
⌠notes
⌠SMS/texting
⌠GPS
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10. ď˝ Audio and video player (âiPodâ)
⌠podcasts
⌠audiobooks
⌠YouTube videos
ď˝ Voice recorder (Voice Memos, Record)
⌠record and share speech sample
⌠Record parts of the class â replay, rehearse
⌠create mini-stories
⌠record speech for feedback
ď˝ Camera â 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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11. ď˝ Mobile apps (web-based and native)
⌠Feedback, polling, student response system
ď Polleverywhere, Socrative
⌠Vocabulary acquisition
ď Dictionary.com, WWAudioUS, Flashcard Machine,
Flashcards
⌠Speaking and Listening (phloging, pronunciation)
ď Audioboo, iPadio, Free Audiobooks, Sounds
⌠Integrated
ď Story creators, Evernote
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12. ď˝ Creating quizzes for instant formative or summative
assessment, ice-breakers
ď˝ Engage your classrooms with educational exercises and
games: Multiple choice, T/F and Short answer questions
ď˝ Quick Quizzes, Exit Tickets and other games
ď˝ Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web
ď˝ Wireless connection needed
ď˝ Free
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13. ď˝ Creating quizzes for instant formative or summative
assessment, ice-breakers
ď˝ Engage your classrooms with educational exercises and
games: Multiple choice, T/F and Short answer questions
ď˝ Get instant feedbackâ online charts
ď˝ Answer by text, app, web, direct link
ď˝ Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web
ď˝ 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)
15. ď˝ Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio
ď˝ Customizable
ď˝ Apple, Android, Web
ď˝ Works offline
ď˝ Almost free ;) â $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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ď˝ Record and share audio recordings
ď˝ Collaborate and peer evaluate; e.g., class radio, dictionary,
story, play (listen and continue the story)
ď˝ Improve fluency
ď˝ iPhone, Android, Nokia and Web
ď˝ Blackberry and Windows coming soon
ď˝ Works offline
ď˝ Free
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ď˝ Practice pronunciation on the go
ď˝ Interactive phonemic chart
ď˝ Apple, Android, Web
ď˝ Works offline
ď˝ Free (premium version offers
quizzes and analytics)
20. ď˝ Adapt this note-taking platform
ď˝ Integrative practice
ď˝ Collaboration and sharing, e.g., class book, dictionary
ď˝ Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record
voice
ď˝ All notes searchable, whether you are at home, at work,
or on the go
ď˝ Synchronize across devices
⢠Works offline
⢠All mobile platforms and Web
⢠Free
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21. ď˝ Create/co-create an electronic storybook
ď˝ Create the text, add photos or drawings and then add
sounds or music
ď˝ Peer evaluate
ď˝ Share your stories with a class or keep them private
ď˝ Apple, Android, Web
ď˝ Works offline
ď˝ Free
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