Theoretical perspectives on mobile language learning diaries and noticing for learners,teachers and researchers

Kukulska-Hulme, Agnes and Bull, Susan (2008). Theoretical perspectives on mobile language learning diaries and noticing for learners,teachers and researchers. In: Proceedings of the mLearn 2008 Conference, 7-10 Oct 2008, Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, UK.

Abstract

This paper considers the issue of 'noticing' in second language acquisition, and argues for the potential of handheld devices to: (i) support language learners in noticing and recording noticed features 'on the spot', to help them develop their second language system; (ii) help language teachers better understand the specific difficulties of individuals or those from a particular language background; and (iii) facilitate data collection by applied linguistics researchers, which can be fed back into educational applications for language learning. We consider: theoretical perspectives drawn from the second language acquisition literature, relating these to the practice of writing language learning diaries; and the potential for learner modelling to facilitate recording and prompting noticing in mobile assisted language learning contexts. We then offer guidelines for developers of mobile language learning solutions to support the development of language awareness in learners.

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  • 15105
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  • mobile learning; language learning; second language acquisition; mobile assisted language learning; MALL; language learning diaries; noticing; open learner modelling
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  • Institute of Educational Technology (IET)
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  • Agnes Kukulska-Hulme
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