Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP
Vol 11, No 1 (2024)

Optimizing EFL Learning: Digital Native Leverage Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)

Siti Saridah (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Dedi Sulaeman (UIN Sunan GunungDjati Bandung)
Pepi Siti Faturohmah (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Ruminda Ruminda (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2024

Abstract

This study intends to explore the leverage of technology devices and their impact on the digital natives’ experiences in enhancing EFL learning using Mobile-Assested Language Learning (MALL). Pointedly, (1) how digital natives’ attitudes toward technology influence their use of smartphones for EFL learning, and (2) the effectiveness of MALL activities in boosting English skills.  Then, this research uses a narrative inquiry research design with in-depth interviews of six English teachers in various grades. By using thematic analysis revealed that digital natives enjoy the interactive nature of MALL activities and concern arose regarding their potential dependence on personal devices. The findings have been obtained to answer the questions that have been desired. (1) digital natives look to enjoy with MALL procedures; it narrates with digital natives’ interest and, (2) Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) offers digital natives particularly to access web-based learning and online learning courses. These provide audio-visual presentations that are helpful for digital natives to supercharge their English competencies with various activities. These findings ensure that Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is a valuable potential tool in EFL classrooms, but careful attention to consideration for fostering responsible technology use in addressing potential distractions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joelt

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP is a journal published by the Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business, Mandalika University of Education.. The journal focuses on the following topics: 1. Theory and ...