MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Vocabulary Acquisition: Mobile-based Applications Versus Paper Wordlists
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
6 Carlisle
Abstract
This session presents the findings of an action research project conducted with beginner ELLs to see which was more effective for vocabulary acquisition: the smartphone application Quizlet or paper wordlists. Participants will learn to implement mobile assisted language learning to create greater learner autonomy with vocabulary acquisition.
Session Type
Paper/Report (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Media and Technology
Primary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Secondary Audience
Private Language Institutes
Presenter/organizer
Theron Willis, Massachusetts International Academy
Biographical Statement
Theron Willis, MA TESOL, is an ESL instructor at Massachusetts International Academy in Marlborough.
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