An Experience-Oriented Language Learning Environment Supporting Informal Learning Abroad

• WARAGAI Ikumi

  Keio University Faculty of Policy Management

• OHTA Tatsuya

  Nanzan University Faculty of Foreign Studies

• RAINDL Marco

  Keio University Faculty of Policy Management

• KURABAYASHI Shuichi

  Keio University Faculty of Environment and Information Studies

Abstract

This paper presents a study on the potential of ubiquitous language learning environments that utilize the benefits of mobile devices such as smartphones with global positioning system (GPS) functions. Recent research has emphasized the importance of taking account of informal learning - learning that happens outside the classroom, in students' everyday lives, when designing learning environments. The learning environment proposed in this study connects classroom learning with learners' real-life experiences, supported by smartphones, which detect the learners' location and supply them with multimedia content that matches their real-time situation. The paper provides insight into the concept, implementation, and evaluation of the project.

Journal

• Educational technology research

  Educational technology research 36 (1-2), 179-189, 2013

  Japan Society for Educational Technology

Keywords

• language learning environment
• informal learning
• smartphone
• e-learning
• ubiquitous computing

Details

• CRID: 1390282680196236928
• NII Article ID: 110009657190
• DOI: 10.15077/etr.kj00008877035
• ISSN: 21897751
• ISSN: 03877434
• Text Lang: en
• Data Source:
  • JaLC
  • CiNii Articles
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