Technology to Frame English Sentences: M-Learning in Language Learning

Abstract

M-learning has been an establishing method in the language learning since late twentieth century. This paper is an attempt to advocate the efficiency of m-learning to that of traditional learning in Indian context to improve the usage of English sentences. The study also focuses on tertiary level learners’ interest in learning English sentence structures which is induced by the mobile devices. The participants for the study are drawn from a private university in Tamil Nadu using convenience sampling method. The study has been carried out using an activity, “Behind the Screen” among the second year tertiary learners. They are provided with activities in two different approaches, traditional and m-learning. The data analysis was done using paired sample t-test in SPSS. The paper shows how m-learning is preferred over traditional learning by young learners during activities in classrooms. The study, thus, proves that the new method in language learning is cordial and confirmatory.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s1p44