Analysis of Student Behaviors in Using WeChat / WhatsApp for Language Learning at Diploma Level in Hong Kong: A Pilot Test

Chu, David Wai Kee; Ng, Kwan Keung; Lai, Ivan Ka Wai; Lam, Paul Wai Ming

doi:10.1109/iset.2015.29

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“…These days, the education system is developing rapidly and technology has invaded all aspects of life. No one can deny that this generation we teach nowadays is the generation of technology; whatever we do, we cannot stop them from using technology (Wai, Chu, Wai, & Lam, 2015). Mobile devices come up with applications to help people with their lives, and it happens to changes the way people learn as well as it changes their lives.…”

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Utilizing WhatsApp Application in English Language Learning Classroom

Nuraeni

Nurmalia

2020

Metathesis.J.Engl.Lang.Lit.Teach.

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<p>WhatsApp (WA) is one of the most popular messaging applications which can be accessed by using mobile phone and Personal Computer (PC). Nowadays, most people prefer to use this application for communicating with other. In education field, WhatsApp also give beneficial features such as text, call, send video, audio, links, location, document, and pictures. This research is aimed at observing WA which is tailored to support English Language Learning (ELL) activities. For gathering data, this study applied case study using observation and questionnaire as main instrument. A case study is drawn from participants of 5<sup>th</sup> semester students at English Department Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika. It is found that WA was significant in helping ELL activities since it was used by both teachers and students for ELL related activities. The results are: 1) In the field of technical advantages, WA provides simple operation; 2) WA can enhance learning opportunities outside classroom for students. In brief, WA facilitated ELL activities as an effort toward MALL (Mobile-Assisted Language Learning) implementation.</p>

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“…(Yudhiantara, Hasanah, & Ruswandi, 2018) Language learning has witnessed dramatic changes over the past few years in different senses. In addition to student-oriented learning and self-learning experience with computers, mobile e-learning has also become very common in every corner of the world (Wai et al, 2015).…”

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Utilizing WhatsApp Application in English Language Learning Classroom

Nuraeni

Nurmalia

2020

Metathesis.J.Engl.Lang.Lit.Teach.

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“…Peslak (2010) used the theory of reasoned action (TRA) to explore the behavior of instant messaging at a small university in the US [8]. DWK Chu (2015) pointed out that students' positive attitudes regarding WeChat/WhatsApp for language learning have strongly influenced their behavioral intentions in their use of WeChat/WhatsApp for Chinese and English reinforcement [9].…”

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Mobile-assisted Language Learning Using WeChat Instant Messaging

Shi

Luo

2017

Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Learn.

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Abstract-China has a long-standing problem in second-language education, that is, the lack of communicative learning opportunities. This study attempts to solve the problem by introducing mobile-assisted language learning with WeChat instant messaging. WeChat is one of the most popular instant messaging applications in China. It offers five advantages for education: multifunctionality, individuality, accessibility, interactivity, and affordability. 50 students participated in a one-semester program. They were divided into two groups. One group learned English with the assistance of mobile applications (WeChat Group), and the other learned English without assistance (Control Group). A pre-test and a post-test were given, and the scores were analyzed. The results showed that students in the WeChat group significantly improved in English proficiency. The results suggest that mobile-assisted language learning helps to create language immersion, which effectively motivates the learners further. Therefore, mobile-assisted language learning is promising in English learning for college students.

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