Perceptions of Foreign Language Teachers for M-Learning

Authors

  • Nadire Cavus Near East University, North Cyprus, Mersin 10 Turkey
  • Liudmila Shukshina Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
  • Oxana Chernova Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
  • Irina V. Telezhko Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
  • Alfia M. Ishmuradova Kazan Federal University
  • Valeria L. Zakharova I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University (Sechenov University)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i23.18799

Keywords:

Mobile learning, technology, foreign language, education, teachers

Abstract


Educational technology is a set of systems consisting of tech savvy equipment, processes and methods for the effective and positive implementation of educational theories. Nowadays, when the internet is becoming widespread, and mobile device technologies such as smartphones and tablets have been developing rapidly, it is possible to access educational content without being connected to a place. Today, almost everyone has smartphones. Many social networks, sites, applications are available. Many studies have shown that technology is effective in the field of education. For teachers with foreign language and their perceptions of learning through the help of technology are important. In this study, it is important to determine teachers' perception levels of mobile applications that contribute to foreign language learning. The "mobile learning perception scale" developed to access the research data. Items that are mentioned in the scale are basically positive question, "absolutely disagree", "disagree", "undecided", "agree", "strongly agree". After analysing the reliability of the survey, the overall result was found as Cronbach ? = 0,963. A total of 180 teachers attended from North Cyprus and Russian universities. According to the result of the research, the teachers' perception of mobile learning is high. But this rate is proportional to age. There is a difference in the findings regarding the use of mobile technology when looking at the professional seniority and age ranges. This is due to the fact that recently, technology-supported trainings have been increased and the addition of "material design courses" and "technology-supported trainings" at universities play an important role in increasing perceptions. The use of mobile technology can be increased by providing in-service trainings to teachers with high professional experience and ages.

Author Biographies

Nadire Cavus, Near East University, North Cyprus, Mersin 10 Turkey

Department of Computer Information Systems

Liudmila Shukshina, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

Department of Psycholog

Oxana Chernova, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)

Chair of Foreign Languages

Irina V. Telezhko, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)

Department of Russian Language

Alfia M. Ishmuradova, Kazan Federal University

Department of Foreign Languages

Valeria L. Zakharova, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University (Sechenov University)

Department of Urgent and Outpatient Therapy

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Published

2020-12-11

How to Cite

Cavus, N., Shukshina, L., Chernova, O., Telezhko, I. V., Ishmuradova, A. M., & Zakharova, V. L. (2020). Perceptions of Foreign Language Teachers for M-Learning. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(23), pp. 95–107. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i23.18799

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