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My favourite ESL mobile apps
Agnieszka (Aga) Palalas, Ed.D.
May 6, 2013
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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
Overview
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What smartphone are you currently using?
A. iPhone B. AndroidC. BlackberryD. OtherE. I don’t have one
Audience poll 1/3
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Have you used smartphones in your teaching?
Yes/No
Audience poll2/3
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Augment (in the MALL context)
A. ComplicateB. Enhance, extendC. Enlarge
◦ Could be done with Polleverywhere or Socrative
Audience poll3/3
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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
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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)
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
Select benefits of MALL
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Teachers and learners, other speakers of English
Individual and collaborative
In-class and out-of-class
Using innovative tools
Who, where, and why
If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.John Dewey
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Built-in tools◦ e-mail◦ web browser◦ audio and video player◦ voice recorder◦ camera – photo and video recording◦ notes◦ SMS/texting◦ GPS
What and how
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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
Built-in tools/apps
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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
What and how – Mobile apps
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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
Socrative
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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)
Polleverywhere
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Dictionary.com
• Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio
• No Internet connection needed when searching words• Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web• Free (premium version available)
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Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio Customizable
Apple, Android, Web Works offline Almost free ;) – $3.99
WordWeb Audio Dictionary
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Flashcards
• 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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Flashcard Machine
• Similar to Flashcards
• Caveat: Free version has 100 flips only
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Audioboo 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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Sounds: The pronunciation app
Practice pronunciation on the go Interactive phonemic chart Apple, Android, Web Works offline Free (premium version offers quizzes and analytics)
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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
Evernote
Dependable!
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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
Story Creator
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Replay/re-listen
Record
Rehearse
Repeat
Redo
Remember
Reflect
Re-
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Communicate
Collaborate
Connect
Co-create
Construct
Contextualize
Co-
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Thank you
Dr. Agnieszka Palalas
Twitter: @agaiza
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/apalalas
Presentations: http://www.slideshare.net/agaiza
Publications: http://georgebrown.academia.edu/apalalas