Abstract
The present study examined whether learners with low English proficiency pay more attention when learning vocabulary using smart devices and learn vocabulary better. The experiment was conducted in a middle school. Four lower level classes each of which has 10 students participated in the study. Ten target words were selected from the textbook based on the vocabulary pre-test. The researcher observed the students` attitude using a classroom observation scheme to see whether students showed more interest and were more motivated when using smart devices. Both experimental and control groups studied the vocabulary for four lessons, the former using a tablet PC and the latter only with the teacher in the traditional classroom. After each lesson, both groups took a post-test immediately. Delayed post-tests were administered two weeks later for each lesson. The result showed that the experimental group was more motivated and gained better grades in both the post-tests and the delayed-post tests. However, when comparing the post-test and the delayed post-test grades for each group, there was not a significant difference. This may mean that learners with low English proficiency learn vocabulary better when using smart devices but still need support to put their vocabulary knowledge into long term memory.
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