Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis
English has become the most important language for communication worldwide, but learning it as a second language presents multiple challenges. Given its multimedia nature, mobile learning is an ally in learning this language. However, although the use of mobile devices in English education has been...
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| description | English has become the most important language for communication worldwide, but learning it as a second language presents multiple challenges. Given its multimedia nature, mobile learning is an ally in learning this language. However, although the use of mobile devices in English education has been broadly documented, there is little evidence of its effect on students’ learning. This article presents a meta-analysis of 62 studies to assess the effects of mobile learning on students’ learning. Moreover, the study considered the moderating effect of education level, pedagogical approach, learning environment, mobile device, and control treatment. The results show that mobile learning has a large effect <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mo>(</mo><mi>g</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0.89</mn><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> on students’ learning. Regarding education level, the best results were found at the Bachelor’s level. Similarly, collaborative learning provided the best results among the pedagogical approaches. As for the learning environment, semi-formal settings, such as field trips and outdoor activities, performed better than formal settings within classrooms or laboratories. Furthermore, smartphones yielded better results than any other mobile device. Finally, the results indicated that mobile learning produces better results than traditional lectures, traditional pedagogical tools, or other multimedia resources. Therefore, it should be promoted as a pedagogical alternative to foster quality education for all. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b9cbe4580a9a48eb8341c866dc2fd0992023-11-17T16:32:51ZengMDPI AGElectronics2079-92922023-03-01127159510.3390/electronics12071595Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research SynthesisJuan Garzón0Georgios Lampropoulos1Daniel Burgos2Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Católica de Oriente, Rionegro 54040, ColombiaDepartment of Information and Electronic Engineering, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceResearch Institute for Innovation & Technology in Education (UNIR iTED), Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), 26006 La Rioja, SpainEnglish has become the most important language for communication worldwide, but learning it as a second language presents multiple challenges. Given its multimedia nature, mobile learning is an ally in learning this language. However, although the use of mobile devices in English education has been broadly documented, there is little evidence of its effect on students’ learning. This article presents a meta-analysis of 62 studies to assess the effects of mobile learning on students’ learning. Moreover, the study considered the moderating effect of education level, pedagogical approach, learning environment, mobile device, and control treatment. The results show that mobile learning has a large effect <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mo>(</mo><mi>g</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0.89</mn><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> on students’ learning. Regarding education level, the best results were found at the Bachelor’s level. Similarly, collaborative learning provided the best results among the pedagogical approaches. As for the learning environment, semi-formal settings, such as field trips and outdoor activities, performed better than formal settings within classrooms or laboratories. Furthermore, smartphones yielded better results than any other mobile device. Finally, the results indicated that mobile learning produces better results than traditional lectures, traditional pedagogical tools, or other multimedia resources. Therefore, it should be promoted as a pedagogical alternative to foster quality education for all.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/12/7/1595English as a second languagemeta-analysismobile devicemobile learning |
| spellingShingle | Juan Garzón Georgios Lampropoulos Daniel Burgos Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis Electronics English as a second language meta-analysis mobile device mobile learning |
| title | Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis |
| title_full | Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis |
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| title_short | Effects of Mobile Learning in English Language Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis |
| title_sort | effects of mobile learning in english language learning a meta analysis and research synthesis |
| topic | English as a second language meta-analysis mobile device mobile learning |
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