The Ecological Perspective on the “Anytime Anyplace” of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning
Keywords:
mobile-assisted language learning, MALL, ecological constructivism, m-learning.Abstract
This article takes a closer look at the notion of “anywhere anytime” learning as viewed through the lens of Ecological Constructivism, the paradigm put forth to explain context embedded processes of learning (Palalas 2012), and instantiated here by mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). Starting with the theoretical framework of MALL and presentation of Ecological Constructivism, the discussion delves into the concept of the flexibility of m-learning and its constraints. A MALL Task Typology is proposed to outline the basic variants of the time place- grouping interdependencies and highlight their significance in m-learning design and practice. MALL tasks and activities that exemplify the time-place-grouping options are offered along with practical guidelines pertaining to the design of MALL applications.
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