Development of writing skills using mobile devices for the teaching of foreign languages
Keywords:
language teaching, ICT, French language, written text production
Abstract
Computer Assisted Language Learning has rapidly evolved in the last few years and Mobile Assisted Language Learning is a good example of the new educational trends. On the one hand, this paper analyzes the viability of using the instant messaging service WhatsApp Messenger for establishing a writing exchange between intermediate level French Foreign Language students. On the other hand, and after confirming its viability, this paper evaluates the efficiency of this exchange in developing writing skills of participants after a working period of 12 weeks. The results indicate that participants using mobile devices in the exchange show a significant improvement in their writing skills.Downloads
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Published
2016-02-24
How to Cite
Martínez Parejo R. (2016). Development of writing skills using mobile devices for the teaching of foreign languages. Revista Complutense de Educación, 27(2), 779-803. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RCED.2016.v27.n2.48317
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Investigaciones y estudios
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