NDLI: Mobile Learning for English Language Acquisition: Taxonomy, Challenges, and Recommendations

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Author	Monther M. Elaish Liyana Shuib Norjihan Abdul Ghani Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi Musaab Alaa
Abstract	Mobile learning (m-learning) is increasingly becoming a popular global trend, especially among English language learners. However, despite the growing interest in mobile English language learning, there have been no reviews of research conducted on this subject. This paper represents the first attempt to provide a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature (2010-2015) to identify the taxonomy and distribution of research as well as to identify the advantages and challenges and provide some recommendations to facilitate the effective use of mobile English language learning and its applications. Following a review protocol, articles on mobile English language learning from six major databases (IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, ERIC, SpringerLink, and Wiley Online Library) were reviewed. Applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 133 related articles were identified. The results show that the majority of studies were conducted on application m-learning technologies. Pure mobile applications were the most widely-used applications in the English m-learning context. Meanwhile, concerns regarding quality, usability, integration, financial costs, security and privacy, pedagogical practice, and safety were found to be the main challenges of mobile English language learning. Finally, some recommendations are provided for users, developers/providers, and researchers. The results of this paper can assist users, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the education sector to allocate the necessary resources and make plans to mitigate the challenges and facilitate the effective use of mobile English language learning in educational practices.
e-ISSN	21693536
DOI	10.1109/ACCESS.2017.2749541
Journal	IEEE Access
Volume Number	5
Language	English
Publisher	IEEE
Publisher Date	2017-01-01
Publisher Place	United States
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Electrical Engineering. Electronics. Nuclear Engineering Mobile Learning English Language Pure Mobile Application Blended Application Taxonomy
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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