Article Sidebar

Submitted
June 24, 2022
Accepted
September 3, 2022
Published
September 9, 2022
Download
PDF
Statistic
Read Counter : 518 Download : 391

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Main Article Content

Abstract

This review paper provides an overview of the use of applications of smartphones, target language skills, methodology, and EFL contexts from the studies published between 2010 and January 2020. As per time frame and parameters followed by the PRISMA model, 45 of 2707 studies were retrieved from four reputable online databases, namely Springer link, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, were eligible for this study, All these studies (n=45) scrutinized and analyzed with NVIVO-12 for obtaining the objectives of this study. The findings showed that 25 applications of smartphones were employed, and the most used application was Short Message Service (SMS). Further, the findings reported that vocabulary was the most targeted language skills, the quantitative research methodology was the most popular and highest number of studies held in Iran employing smartphone apps in ELT. Based on the findings, the study would provide some implications and suggestions over the use of the applications of smartphones for facilitating teaching and learning language skills in the EFL contexts for educators and researchers.

Keywords

applications of a smartphone English language skills learning teaching PRISMA model

Article Details

License

Copyright (c) 2022 Journal of English Education and Teaching

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Lisensi Creative Commons
Ciptaan disebarluaskan di bawah Lisensi Creative Commons Atribusi-BerbagiSerupa 4.0 Internasional.
Author Biographies

Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj , American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dr. Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj has been working as an Assistant Professor at the department of English, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). He completed his Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and M. A in Applied Linguistics & ELT from University of Dhaka. He is particularly interested in how technology could assist English Language Teaching (ELT). He got published 28 research articles in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals including Scopus and Web of Science indexed e.g., Heliyon (Elsevier), Journal of Psycholinguistic Research (Springer) Language Testing in Asia (Elsevier), International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (Emerald), Sustainability (MDPI), Asian EFL Journal, MEXTESOL Journal (MEXTESOL, Mexico), International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (Kassel University Press GmbH, Germany) etc. He has reviewed 182 manuscripts of 43 different international journals mostly indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. He is a member of editorial board of 12 Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.

ABM Rahmatullah, American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Associate Professor, Department of Economics,
American International University-Bangladesh

How to Cite
Ibna Seraj , P. M., & Rahmatullah, A. (2022). Systematic Literature review on the Use of Applications of Smartphones for Teaching English in EFL Contexts . Journal of English Education and Teaching, 6(3), 347–366. https://doi.org/10.33369/jeet.6.3.347-366
Download Citation
Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS)
BibTeX

References

  1. Akdeniz, N. Ö. (2017). Use of Student-Produced Videos to Develop Oral Skills in EFL Classrooms. International Journal on Language, Literature and Culture in Education, 4(1), 43–53. https://doi.org/10.1515/llce-2017-0003
  2. Al-Jamal, D. A., & Al-Jamal, G. A. (2013). An investigation of the difficulties faced by EFL undergraduates in speaking skills. English Language Teaching, 7(1), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v7n1p19
  3. Alemi, M., Sarab, M. R. A., Lari, Z., Reza, M., Sarab, A., & Lari, Z. (2012). Successful Learning of Academic Word List via MALL : Mobile Assisted Language Learning. International Education Studies, 5(6), 99–109. https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v5n6p99
  4. Alkkhezzi, F., & Al-Dousari, W. (2016). The Impact of Mobile Learning on ESP Learners’ Performance , College of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait. The Journal of Educators Online-JEO, 13(2), 73–101.
  5. Apolonius, L. E., Joseph, A. H., Raj, J. A. T., & Thambu Raj, J. A. (2016). Mobile Phone App Insights : L-Listen , R-Reflect, A-Act (LIRA). In A. and A. A. Alias, Johan Eddy Luaran, Janudin Sardi (Ed.), Envisioning the Future of Online Learning (pp. 413–421). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0954-9
  6. Awada, G. (2016). Effect of whatsapp on critique writing proficiency and perceptions toward learning. Cogent Education, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1264173
  7. Azabdaftari, B., & Mozaheb, M. A. (2012). Comparing vocabulary learning of EFL learners by using. The EUROCALL Review, 20(2), 47–59.
  8. Azar, A. S., & Nasiri, H. (2014). Learners’ Attitudes toward the Effectiveness of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in L2 Listening Comprehension. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 98, 1836–1843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.03.613
  9. Aziz, S., Shamim, M., Aziz, M. F., & Avais, P. (2013). The Impact of Texting / SMS Language on Academic Writing of Students- What do we need to panic about ? Linguistics and Translation, 55, 12884–12890.
  10. Bahasa, F., & Padang, U. N. (2019). Mobile-Based Media as the Solution in Teaching and Learning Listening Skill Mobile-Based Media as the Solution in Teaching and Learning Listening Skill. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1387. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1387/1/012024
  11. BALEGHIZADEH, S. O., & ELNAZ. (2010). The Effect of Mobile Assisted Language Learning ( MALL ) on Grammatical Accuracy of EFL Students. MEXTESOL Journal, 34(2), 77–86.
  12. Burston, J. (2015). Twenty years of MALL project implementation: A meta-analysis of learning outcomes. ReCALL, 27(1), 4–20. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0958344014000159
  13. Cahyanti, T. W., & Rahayu, A. B. (2019). Enhancing Students ’ Speaking Skills Using Reflectional Video in Story Telling. Seminar Nasional Penelitian Dan Pengabdian Masyarakat -2019, 1979, 175–181.
  14. Cavus, N., & Ibrahim, D. (2016). Learning English using children ’ s stories in mobile devices. British Journal of Educational Technology, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12427
  15. Chang, K. E., Lan, Y. J., Chang, C. M., & Sung, Y. T. (2014). Mobile ? device ? supported strategy for Chinese reading comprehension. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 47(1), 37–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703290903525853
  16. Chen, I.-J. J., & Chang, C.-C. C. (2011). Content Presentation Modes in Mobile Language Listening Tasks: English Proficiency as a Moderator. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 24(5), 451–470. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2011.577749
  17. Crompton, H. and, & Burke, D. (2018). The use of mobile learning in higher education : A systematic review. Computers & Education, 123(April), 53–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2018.04.007
  18. Crompton, H., Burke, D., & Gregory, K. H. (2017). The use of mobile learning in PK-12 education: A systematic review. Computers and Education, 110, 51–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.03.013
  19. Dansieh, S. A. (2011). SMS Texting and Its Potential Impacts on Students ’ Written Communication Skills. International Journal of English Linguistics, 1(2), 222–229. https://doi.org/10.5539/ijel.v1n2p222
  20. Darmi, R., & Albion, P. (2017). Mobile Learning in Higher Education in the Asia-Pacific Region. Education in the Asia-Pacific Region, 40, 297–314. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4944-6
  21. Darmi, R., & Albion, P. (2014). A review of integrating mobile phones for language learning. 10th International Conference Mobile Learning 2014, 93–100.
  22. Derakhshan, A., & Kaivanpanah, S. (2011). The Impact of Text-Messaging on EFL Freshmen’s Vocabulary Learning. THE EUROCALL REVIEW Number, 19, 47–56.
  23. Duman, G., Orhon, G. G., & Gedik, N. (2014). Research trends in mobile assisted language learning from 2000 to 2012. ReCALL, 27(02), 197–216. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0958344014000287
  24. Fahim, M., Motallebzadeh, K., Sazegar, Z., & Mansoor Fahim, Khalil Motallebzadeh, and Z. S. (2011). The Effect of E-mailing on Vocabulary Retention of Iranian Lower Intermediate EFL Learners. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2(6), 1385–1390. https://doi.org/10.4304/jltr.2.6.1385-1391
  25. Fathy, S. S. E. A. F., Said, E., & Fattah, A. (2015). The Effectiveness of Using WhatsApp Messenger as One of Mobile Learning Techniques to Develop Students ’ Writing Skills. Journal of Education and Practice, 6(32), 115–127. www.polleverywhere.com
  26. Ganapathy, M., Shuib, M., Gunasegaran, T. and Azizan, S. N. (2016). ESL Lecturers’ Perceptions on using i-MoL as a Mobile-Based Tool for Teaching Grammar. Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum, 24(3), 1051–1067.
  27. Gangaiamaran, R., & Pasupathi, M. (2017). Review on use of mobile apps for language learning. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 12(21), 11242–11251.
  28. Geertsema, S., Hyman, C., Van Deventer, C., & Deventer, C. Van. (2011). Short message service ( SMS ) language and written language skills : educators ’ perspectives. South African Journal of Education, 31(2006), 475–487.
  29. Godwin-Jones, R. (2017). Smartphones and Language Learning. Language Learning & Technology, 21(2), 3–17. http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2017/index.html%0Ahttps://eric.ed.gov/?q=Godwin-Jones&id=EJ1142376
  30. Gromik, N. A. (2012). Cell phone video recording feature as a language learning tool: A case study. Computers and Education, 58(1), 223–230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2011.06.013
  31. Hamad, M. M. (2017). Using WhatsApp to Enhance Students ’ Learning of English Language “ Experience to Share .” Higher Education Studies, 7(4), 74–87. https://doi.org/10.5539/hes.v7n4p74
  32. Han, T., & Keskin, F. (2016). Using a Mobile Application (WhatsApp) to Reduce EFL Speaking Anxiety. Gist: Education and Learning Research Journal, 12(12), 29–50.
  33. Hayati, A., Jalilifar, A., & Mashhadi, A. (2013). Using Short Message Service (SMS) to teach English idioms to EFL students. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(1), 66–81. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2011.01260.x
  34. Hazaea, A., & Alzubi, A. (2016). The Effectiveness of Using Mobile on EFL Learners ’ Reading Practices in The Effectiveness of Using Mobile on EFL Learners ’ Reading Practices in Najran University. English Language Teaching, 9(5), 8–21. https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v9n5p8
  35. Hazaea, A. N., & Alzubi, A. A. (2016). The Effectiveness of Using Mobile on EFL Learners’ Reading Practices in Najran University. English Language Teaching, 9(5), 8. https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v9n5p8
  36. Hwang, G.-J., & Tsai, C.-C. (2011). Research trends in mobile and ubiquitous learning: a review of publications in selected journals from 2001 to 2010. British Journal of Educational Technology, 42(4), E65–E70. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2011.01183.x
  37. Hwang, W., Chen, H. S. L., Shadiev, R., Huang, Y., & Chen, C. (2014). Improving English as a foreign language writing in elementary schools using mobile devices in familiar situational contexts. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 27(5), 37–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2012.733711
  38. Ibna Seraj, P. M., & Habil, H. (2021). A Systematic Overview of Issues for Developing EFL Learners ’ Oral English Communication Skills. Journal of Language and Education, 7(1), 229–240. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17323/ jle.2021.10737
  39. Issa, B., & Alsaleem, A. (2014). The Effect of " WhatsApp " Electronic Dialogue Journaling on Improving Writing Vocabulary Word Choice and Voice of EFL Undergraduate Saudi Students. 21st Century Academic Forum Conference at Harvard, 32–47.
  40. Kagan, R., Özdemir, S., Agca, R. K., & Özdemir, S. (2013). Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning with Mobile Technologies. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 83, 781–785. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.147
  41. K?L?S, S. (2013). Impacts of Mobile Learning in Motivation , Engagement and Achievement of Learners : Review of Literature. Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences, 12(December), 375–383.
  42. K?rkgöz, Y., & Kirkgöz, Y. (2011). A blended learning study on implementing video recorded speaking tasks in task-based classroom instruction. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 10(4), 1–13.
  43. Luo, B., Lin, Y., & Chen, N. (2015). Using Smartphone to Facilitate English Communication and Willingness to Communicate in a Communicative Language Teaching Classroom. 2015 IEEE 15th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2015.22
  44. Machmud, K., & Abdulah, R. (2017). Using Smartphone-Integrated Model of Teaching to Overcome Students’ Speaking Anxiety in Learning English as a Foreign Language. Journal of Arts and Humanities, 6(9), 01. https://doi.org/10.18533/journal.v6i9.1249
  45. Mirabela, Monica - Ariana, S. and P. A.-, Monica -Ariana, S., & Mirabela, A.-. (2017). THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON VOCABULARY LEARNING CASE STUDY- FACEBOOK. Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, 120–130.
  46. Moher, D., Shamseer, L., Clarke, M., Ghersi, D., Liberati, A., Petticrew, M., Shekelle, P., Stewart, A. L., & Group, P.-P. (2015). Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement. Systematic Reviews, 4(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-4-1
  47. Motallebzadeh, K., & Ganjali, R. (2011). SMS : Tool for L2 Vocabulary Retention and Reading Comprehension Ability. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2(5), 1111–1115. https://doi.org/10.4304/jltr.2.5.1111-1115
  48. Mustafa, E. N. E. (2018). The Impact of YouTube , Skype and WhatsApp in improving EFL Learners ’ Speaking Skill. International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches, 5(5), 18–31. www.ijcar.net
  49. Nakamura, T. (2015). The action of looking at a mobile phone display as nonverbal behavior/communication: A theoretical perspective. Computers in Human Behavior, 43, 68–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.10.042
  50. Pimmer, C., Mateescu, M., & Grohbiel, U. (2016). Mobile and ubiquitous learning in higher education settings . A systematic review of empirical studies. Computers in Human Behavior, 63, 490–501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.05.057
  51. Rahman, M., Rahman, R. A., & Habib, M. (2021). Integrated Mobile Learning Education Supply Chain Management for Higher Learning Institutions. AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering, 20(4), 166–175. https://doi.org/10.53799/AJSE.V20I4.289
  52. Rezaei, A., Mai, N., & Pesaranghader, A. (2014). The Effect of Mobile Applications on English Vocabulary Acquisition. Jurnal Teknologi, 68(2), 73–83. https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v68.2912
  53. Sa?lam, G., & Sal?, P. (2013). The Essentials of the Foreign Language Learning Environment: Through the Eyes of the Pre-service EFL Teachers. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 93, 1121–1125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.342
  54. Saran, M., Sefero?lu, G., & Saran, Murat Seferoglu, Golge and Cagiltay, K. (2012). Mobile Language Learning : Contribution of Multimedia Messages via Mobile Phones in Consolidating Vocabulary. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 21(1), 181–190. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282395967
  55. Saran, M., Sefero?lu, G., & Üniversitesi, Ç. (2010). SUPPORTING FOREIGN LANGUAGE VOCABULARY LEARNING THROUGH MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES VIA MOBILE PHONES. In Journal of Education) (Vol. 38). http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky-What_Can_You_Learn_From_a_Cell_Phone-FINAL.pdf
  56. Shadiev, R., Liu, T., & Hwang, W. Y. (2020). Review of research on mobile-assisted language learning in familiar, authentic environments. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(3), 709–720. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12839
  57. Shih, R., Lee, C., & Cheng, T.-F. (2015). Effects of English spelling learning experience through a mobile LINE APP for ? college students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 174, 2634–2638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.945
  58. Sönmez, A., Göçmez, L., Uygun, D., & Ataizi, M. (2018). A review of Current Studies of Mobile Learning. Journal of Educational Technology and Online Learning, 1(1), 12–27. https://doi.org/10.31681/jetol.378241
  59. Sun, Z., Lin, C. H., You, J., Shen, H. jiao, Qi, S., & Luo, L. (2017). Improving the English-speaking skills of young learners through mobile social networking. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 30(3–4), 304–324. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2017.1308384
  60. Sung, Y. T., Chang, K. E., Yang, J. M., Ph, D., Chang, K. E., & Yang, J. M. (2015). How effective are mobile devices for language learning? A meta-analysis. Educational Research Review, 16, 68–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2015.09.001
  61. Sytwu, T. A., & Wang, C. H. (2016). An Investigation of the Effects of Individual Differences on Mobile-Based Augmented Reality English Vocabulary Learning. In D. C. L. K. F. C. and B. Fox (Ed.), Mobile Learning Design (Issue 9789811000256, pp. 387–410). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0027-0
  62. Tabatabaei, O., Goojani, A. H., Abdolsamad, ;, & Goojani, H. (2012). The Impact of Text-Messaging on Vocabulary Learning of Iranian EFL Learners. Cross-Cultural Communication, 8(2), 47–55. https://doi.org/10.3968/j.ccc.1923670020120802.1689
  63. Taki, S., & Khazaei, S. (2011). Learning Vocabulary via Mobile Phone: Persian EFL Learners in Focus. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2(6), 1252–1258. https://doi.org/10.4304/jltr.2.6.1252-1258
  64. Tipmontree, S., & Tasanameelarp, A. (2018). The effects of role-playing simulation activities on the improvement of EFL students’ business English oral communication. Journal of Asia TEFL, 15(3), 735–749. https://doi.org/10.18823/asiatefl.2018.15.3.11.735
  65. Viberg, O., & Gronlund, A. (2012). Mobile Assisted Language Learning : A Literature Review Mobile Assisted Language Learning : A Literature Review. 11th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning, January. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(17)39354-0
  66. Wang, S., & Smith, S. (2013). READING AND GRAMMAR LEARNING THROUGH MOBILE PHONES. Language Learning & Technology, 17(3), 117–134. http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2013/wangsmith.pdfhttp://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2013/wangsmith.pdf
  67. Wood, C., Jackson, E., Hart, L., Plester, B. and, & Wilde, L. (2011). The effect of text messaging on 9- and 10-year-old children ’ s reading , spelling and phonological processing skills. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 27(1), 28–36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00398.x
  68. Wu, W. H., Jim Wu, Y. C., Chen, C. Y., Kao, H. Y., Lin, C. H., & Huang, S. H. (2012). Review of trends from mobile learning studies: A meta-analysis. Computers and Education, 59(2), 817–827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2012.03.016
  69. Yang, J. (2013). Mobile Assisted Language Learning : Review of the Recent Applications of Emerging Mobile Technologies. English Language Teaching, 6(7), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v6n7p19
  70. Zhang, H., Song, W., & Burston, J. (2011). Reexamining the Effectiveness of Vocabulary Learning via Mobile Phones. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 10(3), 203–214. http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=EJ944968