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The Next Generation of Technology: Mobile Apps in the English Language Classroom
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning
  • Jenny Eppard, Zayed University
  • Omaima Nasser, Zayed University
  • Preeya Reddy, Zayed University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Abstract

The purpose of this research was to make suggestions for choosing Apps for a Foundation level English program in the United Arab Emirates. The program had to prepare for the integration of iPads into the English program for approximately 800 students. To prepare, the program launched a pilot study with a small group of teachers, administrators and technology specialists. We used qualitative research to fulfill our research needs which included participant diaries, focus groups, a research journal and observations. From the data, we developed a list of criteria for choosing Apps and a process for selecting Apps.

Publisher
Kassel University Press GmbH
Disciplines
Keywords
  • App review,
  • Apps,
  • Education,
  • English as a foreign language,
  • English as a second language,
  • Higher education,
  • mobile learning,
  • iPads,
  • Second language learning,
  • UAE,
  • University
Scopus ID
84976870033
Creative Commons License
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Indexed in Scopus
Yes
Open Access
Yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series
Citation Information
Jenny Eppard, Omaima Nasser and Preeya Reddy. "The Next Generation of Technology: Mobile Apps in the English Language Classroom" International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 11 Iss. 4 (2016) p. 21 - 27 ISSN: <a href="https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/issn/1863-0383" target="_blank">1863-0383</a>
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jenny-eppard/8/