Studying students' attitudes towards the use of mobile applications and online resources for learning a foreign language in higher education institutions
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https://doi.org/10.31548/hspedagog15(1).2024.111-118Abstract
The article deals with using mobile applications and online services for teaching foreign languages, which is becoming more and more widespread in the educational process of higher education institutions. There is a wide range of paid and free applications that are constantly being updated and developed. However, in the context of using such applications in higher education, selection and control become important tasks for a foreign language teacher. A survey of students from two universities reveals that the majority of students have experience of using mobile language learning apps, but only 67.9% recognise the positive impact on their level of knowledge. Among the disadvantages of their use are the monotony of tasks, loss of motivation, insufficient quantity and quality of information, and problems with performance stability. The analysis of the weaknesses of using mobile applications and online services for foreign language teaching points to important criteria for selecting resources for higher education teachers. First, given the different focus and functionality of applications, it is important to clearly understand the purpose and possibilities of using them as an additional teaching tool. Next, it is important to evaluate the autonomy of the app and take into account its affordability for students. Another important criterion is the ability to check assignments and track progress. The survey of students confirms a positive attitude towards the use of mobile applications, and the advantages they pointed out, such as convenience and accessibility, make these tools important for improving the process of learning foreign languages in higher education. Further research is needed to experimentally test the effectiveness of using certain mobile applications and online resources for teaching various aspects of a foreign language in the context of higher educationReferences
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