2005 · 25 citations · 0 references
Language StudiesEducational TechnologyForeign LanguagesLanguage EducationSecond Language EducationSecond Language LearningClassroom CommunicationLanguage LearningLanguage Learning ApplicationsMobile LearningMobile-assisted Language LearningSecond Language AcquisitionForeign Language InstructionForeign Language PedagogyMobile Communication TechnologiesMobile Learning EnvironmentsMobile Learning PedagogyMobile Multimedia LearningTelephony Systems
The quickly evolving world of mobile telephony communication and mobile devices technology make mobile learning feasible and effective. Speaking and listening comprehension are two critical elements for foreign language learning, and they can only be achieved by frequent practice. The latest mobile devices with third generation (3G) mobile networks can provide mobile users with the capabilities to record their voices, send multimedia messages with pictures and sound, and enable video conferencing through handheld mobile devices. In addition, mobile learning allows learners to better utilize their downtime and to participate in learning activities anytime and everywhere. The paper explores the delivery mechanism of mobile classroom (MClass) and its application in foreign language learning.