Computers and Education: Artificial IntelligenceThis meta-analysis examines the efficacy of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in second language acquisition within self-directed, out-of-classroom informal contexts.
Lihang Guan +2 more
doaj +3 more sources
Dimensions of English language learner autonomy assessment: a systematic review of what is there and what is missing [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyExtensive research highlights the importance of learner autonomy in English language acquisition. Paradoxically, existing assessments for Learner Autonomy in English Language Learning (LAELL) narrowly focus on formal learning environments.
Aiju Liu +3 more
doaj +2 more sources
INFORMAL ENGLISH LEARNING WITH ONLINE DIGITAL TOOLS: NON-LINGUIST STUDENTS
Advanced Education, 2021 The internet has offered numerous opportunities for educational content delivery. The main current delivery models for learning a language online range from more formal structured approaches provided by schools and universities, which typically take place in a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) or LMS (Learning Management System), to more informal ...
Oksana Yurieva +2 more
openaire +5 more sources
Informal Digital Learning of English Vocabulary: Saudi EFL Learners’ Attitudes and Practices [PDF]
Arab World English Journal, 2021 Because of the widespread use of digital technology, many EFL students access various types of technologies that help them acquire English vocabulary beyond formal classroom learning. This paper aims to explore Saudi EFL learners’ attitudes towards informal digital learning of English vocabulary (IDLEV) outside the academic requirements as well as ...
Arab World English Journal +2 more
openaire +2 more sources
Playing games during pandemic, why not? The IDLE upon students’ efficacy and vocabulary
Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2022 Advancements in the current era and challenges during the pandemic have given rise to an urgency for education practitioners and academicians to turn to informal learning outside the classroom.
Muhammad Najmussaqib Diya Alhaq
doaj +1 more source
EXPLORING TERTIARY STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE OF UTILIZING INFORMAL DIGITAL LEARNING OF ENGLISH (IDLE) FOR BOOSTING ENGLISH RECEPTIVE SKILLS [PDF]
, 2022 The speed of technology development facilities students in learning English digitally. They could express and use English in informal digital environment through social media and learning English application or resources.
Irfan, Syihabul, 0726028502 +2 more
core +1 more source
How gamers experience informal digital learning of English within video games and online affinity spaces [PDF]
, 2021 This study aims to investigate how English language learning occurs within the experiences of playing online video games and interacting in related online affinity spaces.
Ico, Mel
core
Roles of informal digital learning of English in developing an EFL teacher’s English proficiency
Research and Innovation in Language Learning, 2022 This study sheds light on how IDLE activities play role in developing an Indonesian in-service EFL teacher’s English proficiency. This study employed qualitative approach. One female in-service EFL teacher was purposively selected to become the participant. Data were garnered by written reflections and semi-structured interviews. The credibility of the
openaire +1 more source
Cognitive Learning Styles and Digital Equity: Searching for the Middle Way [PDF]
, 2010 This research is driven by a desire to understand the lifelong learner in the context of styles of learning and the emerging implications of technology enhanced learning for digital equity.
A’ishah Ahmad Sabki +5 more
core +1 more source
Sweden and informal language learning
, 2019 This chapter focuses on informal language learning in Sweden. Sweden has a long tradition of teaching foreign languages in school, but formal language learning is currently in many ways being “challenged” by informal language learning. Research has shown
Sundqvist, Pia +2 more
core +1 more source