Published Paper


Technological Transformation in ESL Engineering Education: Exploring the Influence of Mobile Assisted Language Learning on Writing Skills Development

Swetha Tammavarapu, Tanushree Sarkar
India
Page: 817-837
Published on: 2024 March

Abstract

This research investigates the transformative impact of digital tools, specifically Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), smartphones, web applications, and E-Learning Management Systems (E-LMS), on writing skills, student engagement, and collaborative learning in ESL engineering education.The study uncovers a dynamic language learning environment where students use diverse digital platforms to navigate between formal and informal language. MALL emerges as a medium, offering real-time error correction and enhancing student engagement. Smartphone integration extends learning beyond traditional boundaries, fostering positive language education spaces. A comparison between traditional and digital writing highlights the role of technology in simplifying the writing process. E-LMS, exemplified by Abhyas, encourages collaborative learning, signalling a shift toward interactive and community-driven education. As ESL engineering education advances, this research advocates for integrating these digital tools as essential components. The findings suggest a transition toward student-centric and participatory learning paradigms in digital education. This study contributes valuable insights to the evolving field of ESL engineering education, offering suggestions for educators to harness the full potential of digital tools in shaping effective language learning environments.

 

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