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Using a Virtual Learning Environment for the Development of L2 Academic Reading Open

Andy Bown · 2023

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The Use of Social Media Platforms to Enhance Vocabulary Developing in Learning a New Language: A Review of The Literature Open

Meshari Alharthi, Andy Bown, Stephen Pullen · 2020

Computer science Sociology Psychology

Social media platforms (SMPs) are widely used by many users worldwide in different fields, including business, politics, education, and personal enjoyment (Kapoor et al., 2018). However, the use of SMPs for English language vocabulary lear…

Mobile Assisted Language Learning in Learning Arabic as a Second Language in Saudi Arabia Open

Ahmed AlQarni, Andy Bown, Pullen Jennifer Masters · 2020

Computer science Psychology Philosophy

This paper reports the results of an investigation into the use of mobile assisted language learning for learning Arabic as a second language in the context of Saudi Arabian higher education. The purpose of this study was to explore what k…

The Impact of Computer-assisted Language Learning Training on Teachers’ Practices Open

M Hedayati, Bronwyn Reynolds, Andy Bown · 2018

Psychology Computer science Medicine

This study investigated and identified the common computer-assisted language learning (CALL) teacher training types in the Iranian private language schools (PLSs), and their effectiveness in shaping and encouraging teachers’ use of new tec…

Constructing Identities Online- An Exploratory Study of Saudi Youths’ Strategies Open

Arab World English Journal, Mohammed Qurait Alenezi, Paul Kebble, A Fluck, Yang Yang , et al. · 2018

Sociology Psychology Computer science

Language is used not only for communication but also for enacting multiple identities to reveal information about oneself such as who we are, where we come from, who we believe in etc. This is done by means of using a tribe, gender, region…

Constructing Identities Online- An Exploratory Study of Saudi Youths’ Strategies Open

Mohammed Qurait Alenezi, Paul Kebble, A Fluck, Yang Yang, Andy Bown · 2018

Psychology Sociology

Language is used not only for communication but also for enacting multiple identities to reveal information about oneself such as who we are, where we come from, who we believe in etc. This is done by means of using a tribe, gender, region…

Supporting online L2 academic reading comprehension with computer-mediated synchronous discussion and elaborative feedback Open

Andy Bown · 2018

Psychology Computer science Biology

This mixed-methods study investigated the use of both post-reading computer-mediated synchronous discussions and elaborative feedback incorporated within online reading texts as supports for second language readers in academic contexts. Th…

ESL learners’ online research and comprehension strategies Open

Noridah Sain, Andy Bown, A Fluck, Paul Kebble · 2017

Psychology Computer science

In order to enhance second language (L2) acquisition, English as a Second Language (ESL) students are encouraged to exploit the abundant information and opportunities for authentic language use afforded by the Internet. This study investig…

Elaborative Feedback to Enhance Online Second Language Reading Comprehension Open

Andy Bown · 2017

Psychology Computer science Biology

Many higher education students across the world are studying in situations where a high proportion of the academic materials they encounter are online reading texts written in their second language. While the online medium presents a numbe…

Human development and health promotion Open

Stephen Pullen, Andy Bown, KJ Swabey · 2017

Psychology Medicine Political science

Understanding the processes of human development and the changes that individuals progress through as they age and maturate socially, cognitively and psychologically is important for research, teaching, and service regarding human lifespan…

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