This document discusses mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and provides examples of MALL apps. It begins with an introduction to MALL, noting that it uses portable devices and web connectivity to allow flexible language learning anywhere. Examples are then given of built-in smartphone tools that can be used for MALL like cameras, voice recorders, and apps. Specific MALL apps are outlined, including those for vocabulary, speaking/listening, quizzes, flashcards, audio recording, and story creation. The document emphasizes how MALL can augment in-class and out-of-class instruction through communication, practice, and collaboration. It concludes by listing the presenter's contact information.

1. Agnieszka (Aga) Palalas, Ed.D.
May 6, 2013
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2.  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
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3. What smartphone are you currently using?
A. iPhone
B. Android
C. Blackberry
D. Other
E. I don’t have one
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4. Have you used smartphones in your teaching?
Yes/No
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5. Augment (in the MALL context)
A. Complicate
B. Enhance, extend
C. Enlarge
◦ Could be done with Polleverywhere or Socrative
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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

7. 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
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8.  Teachers and learners, other speakers of English
 Individual and collaborative
 In-class and out-of-class
 Using innovative tools
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9.  Built-in tools
◦ e-mail
◦ web browser
◦ audio and video player
◦ voice recorder
◦ camera – photo and video recording
◦ notes
◦ SMS/texting
◦ GPS
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10.  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
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11.  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
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12.  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
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13.  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)
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• Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio
• No Internet connection needed when searching words
• Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web
• Free (premium version available)

15.  Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio
 Customizable
 Apple, Android, Web
 Works offline
 Almost free ;) – $3.99
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• 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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• Similar to Flashcards
• Caveat: Free version has 100 flips only

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 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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 Practice pronunciation on the go
 Interactive phonemic chart
 Apple, Android, Web
 Works offline
 Free (premium version offers
quizzes and analytics)

20.  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
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21.  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
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22.  Replay/re-listen
 Record
 Rehearse
 Repeat
 Redo
 Remember
 Reflect
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23.  Communicate
 Collaborate
 Connect
 Co-create
 Construct
 Contextualize
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Dr. Agnieszka Palalas
aga@epluslearning.com
Twitter: @agaiza
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/apalalas
Presentations: http://www.slideshare.net/agaiza
Publications: http://georgebrown.academia.edu/apalalas