Mobile language learningin Japan

Experiences integrating mobile learning in language classrooms around the globe

EFL-IS InterSection @ TESOL 2014

Paul DanielsKochi University of Technology

Mobile learning trends in Japan

•mobile labs

• game-based activities

• self-study & self-paced learning

•mobile content management

Mobile iPod lab

Mobile iPad lab

Why mobile labs?

• Access

• Flexibility

• Standardized platform

• Localize apps & content

• Ease of maintenance

Packaging tools

• Learning content

• Websites

• Apps

• Media capture

Capturing language

Image, audio & video capture

• SlideShow

• VideoBoard

• VoiceShadow

• PoodLL

Presentations &group discussion

• Oral practice

• Feedback

• Assessment

• Portfolios

Beyond the classroom walls

• Online assistants

• Increased speaking opportunities

Game-based learningFutaba

classroom games

Quisr Pro

MCM Group Quiz

MCM Ordering

Self-study & self-paced learning

Course management systems• Mobile themes

• Activity & content support

• Content development

• Apps & CMS

Mobile Course Manager (MCM)

MCM apps• Flashcard

• Multiple choice

• Reading & listening

• Cloze

• Drag & drop matching

• Ordering game

• Group quiz

MCM Vocabulary

• Flashcards

• Quiz

Insert text, image &

audio

MCM Reading & Listening

Insert text, image &

audioSlideshow

style

MCM Multiple Choice

Insert text, image &

audio

Choices

MCM Drag & Drop

Text / audio

Drag & drop objects to

match

MCM Cloze

Text, image & audio

Enter text

MCM Ordering

Select words in correct order as

they drop

Text / audio prompt

MCM Group QuizPlayer 2

Player 1

Player 3

MCM Admin ConsoleTemplate-based

content development

Web-based admin

Web apps Native apps

• Access to audio, image, & video capture

• Develop apps using HTML, CSS & JavaScript

Apache CordovaTitanium