Designing an Intelligent Mobile Learning Tool for Grammar Learning (i-MoL)

Authors

  • Munir Shuib
  • Amelia Abdullah
  • Siti Norbaya Azizan National Higher Education Research Institute (NaHERI), Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Thenmolli Gunasegaran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v9i1.4238

Keywords:

Mobile learning, English language, grammar, learning styles, FSLSM, instructional system design, ISD, ADDIE, higher learning institutions, graduates, Malaysia

Abstract


English is the most important second language in most non-English speaking countries, including Malaysia. A good English proficiency comes from good grasp of grammar. To conquer the problems of low English proficiency among Malaysians, it is important to identify the key motivators that could facilitate the process of grammar learning. In this digital age, technology can play a very important role and mobile technology could be one of it. Thus, this study aims at designing a mobile learning tool, namely the Intelligent Mobile Learning Tool for Grammar Learning (i-MoL) to act as the “on-the-go” grammar learning support via mobile phones. i-MoL helps reinforce grammar learning through mobile phone with game-like applications, inquiry-based activities and flashcard-like information. The intelligent part of i-MoL lies in its ability to map the mobile-based grammar learning content to individual’s preferred learning styles based on Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM). The instructional system design through the ADDIE model was used in this study as a systematic approach in designing a novel and comprehensive mobile learning tool for grammar learning. In terms of implications, this study provides insights on how mobile technologies can be utilized to meet the mobility demand among language learners today.

Author Biography

Siti Norbaya Azizan, National Higher Education Research Institute (NaHERI), Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Published

2015-01-24

How to Cite

Shuib, M., Abdullah, A., Azizan, S. N., & Gunasegaran, T. (2015). Designing an Intelligent Mobile Learning Tool for Grammar Learning (i-MoL). International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 9(1), pp. 41–46. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v9i1.4238

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