2016 Conference

May 5–6, 2016

Framingham, MA

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)

Primary Audience

General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)

Secondary Audience

Private Language Institutes

Topic Strand

Media and Technology

Presenter/Organizer

Theron Willis, Massachusetts International Academy

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Biographical Statement

Theron Willis, MA TESOL, is an ESL instructor at Massachusetts International Academy in Marlborough.