Abstract
Technological advancement with its extensive use in every field of life has also impelled the educators to apply innovative techniques inside the classrooms. Mobile assisted language learning (here on wards MALL) is a latest technique which is gaining popularity. The current paper intends to explore the perceptions of Pakistani ESL learners on integrating MALL in English language classroom. The study used quantitative paradigm as research design. The population of the study comprised of Intermediate students, studying in public-sector colleges of Lahore. From the said population 60 students from 6 public sector colleges in Lahore were selected through simple random sampling. The data were congregated through a close-ended questionnaire. The collected data were later analyzed with the help of SPSS. The results illustrated that the Pakistani students have shown positive inclination towards MALL usage inside the ESL classrooms. The study also highlights another feature of MALL that it not only supports learning with ease and comfort but also motivates learners to learn in a collaborative ambiance. If MALL can be implemented intelligently in Pakistani classrooms it can be an influential tool for language learning.
Highlights
The recent advancements in science and technology have brought attitudinal and behavioral changes in the people of this age
Viewing perceived ease of use in the light of questions asked it can be said that the students in Pakistan agree with Shield and Kukulska (2008) who are of the opinion that mobile phones are perfect in their use and are extremely beneficial in language learning process as they allow the students to move freely and this has been the main reason of increase in use of mobile phones
The current study suggests that Pakistani English as second language (ESL) learners have strong and positive conviction regarding Mobile assisted Language learning (MALL) and they perceive its role in changing and improving the ambiance and process of learning in Pakistan
Summary
The recent advancements in science and technology have brought attitudinal and behavioral changes in the people of this age. Invented technological tools have been facilitating the people in different ways. These gadgets have helped people in completing their official assignments, in performing their daily routine activities, and in enjoying their leisurely hours. These tools have improved the condition of individuals by serving them in every field of life. Mobile phones were made for communication only but later on with the invention of Android technology, internet feature; emailing, social networking has changed the overall use of mobile phones. One can say that mobile phones are replicating computers in their efficiency level. All these characteristics of mobile phones have made them indispensible in the world of today (Evans-Cowley, 2010)
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