MALL (Mobile-Assisted Language Learning) -- An Introduction

This video describes MALL. Enhancing language learning through MALL provides dynamics which are not available through the traditional classroom. MALL offers ubiquitous access to learning anytime, anywhere the user has reception. This enables users to brush up on language skills just before or just after a conversation in the language they are learning. Handheld delivery also affords new dynamics for collaborative learning as users can share the language learning process in small synchronous groups.

Kloper et al. (2002) claimed 5 properties of mobile devices which can produce unique educational affordances:

Portability-the small size and weight of mobile devices means they can be taken to different sites or moved around within a site.
Social interactivity-data exchange and collaboration with other learners can happen face-to-face.
Context sensitivity-mobile devices can both gather and respond to real or simulated data unique to the current location, environment and time.
Connectivity-a shared network can be created by connecting mobile devices to data collection devices, other devices or to a common network.
Individuality- scaffolding for difficult activities can be customized for individual learners.
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Видео MALL (Mobile-Assisted Language Learning) -- An Introduction канала Language & Linguistics Online Dr Khurram Shahzad