Using Mobile Technology

in EFL Learning.
The use of Whatsapp as a tool for language interaction and enhancement.
 Mobile devices affordances in
Learning (Farr & Murray, 2016)

 Access to text, images and video.

 Learners interact with other people .
 Can be carried around at any time.
 Access to materials whenever is needed.
 Interaction with surroundings results in meaningful learning.
Whatsapp and Language
Learning
Whatsapp features

 Multimedia
 Group Chat
 Unlimited Messaging
 Cross Platform Engagements
 Offline Messaging
 No Charges
 Pins and User Names
Whatsapp and learning
 James M. Marshal (2002) established that people
remember only 10% of what they read, 20% of what
they hear, 30% of what they see and 50% of what
they hear and see.

 Multimedia input allows learning percentage even

higher than 50%.

 Effectiveness of Whatssapp over face-to-face

learning. (Amry, 2014)
Whatsapp and EFL Learning

Plana et al. Manan Andujar Hamad

(2013) (2017) (2016) (2017)
• Reading • Speaking • Writing • Performance
• Motivation • Motivation in development
speaking and • Cooperation
writing
• Peer
assessment
 Task Proposal

Enhancing Language development

Context and Problem

From 18 to • No time for

Time
Beginners 50 years constraint
practising.
old s

Undergraduate
students
• Reluctance
Participati
Technical 2 hours a on
institute week
 Task Description

 Aim: Express and Share likes, dislikes and reactions to students’

interests through Whatsapp written and spoken messages in a
chat group
2. Add
student’s 3. State the
1. Create a
phone numbers rules of the
chat group.
or email them group.
a link.
5. Start
conversation 4. Explain the
(with a task in the
controversial group.
topic).
Reflection
 Affordances & Constraints

Affordances Constraints

• Confidence & self-confidence • Extra time preparation

• Discussion • Experience needed
• Skill development • Participation reluctance
• Learning from others • Copy and paste
• Motivation • Group control
References

 Farr, F., & Murray, L. (2016). The Routledge Handbook of language learning and
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 Marshall, J. M. (2002). Learning with technology: Evidence that technology can, and
does, support learning. San Diego, Calif.
 Amry AB (2014). The impact of WhatsApp mobile social learning
on the achievement and attitudes of female students compared with face to face
learning in the classroom. European Scientific Journal.
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 Plana MGC, Escofet MIG, Figueras IT, Gimeno A, Appel

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