Effects of Short-Term Memory and Content Representation Type on Mobile Language Learning

dc.creator	Nian-Shing Chen
dc.creator	Sheng-Wen Hsieh
dc.creator	Kinshuk
dc.date	2008-10-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:40:16Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:40:16Z
dc.identifier	1094-3501
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/a7b9fafe701f4507bcaf964f620eed7a
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/23271
dc.description	Due to the rapid advancements in mobile communication and wireless technologies, many researchers and educators have started to believe that these emerging technologies can be leveraged to support formal and informal learning opportunities. Mobile language learning can be effectively implemented by delivering learning content through mobile phones. Because the screen size of mobile phones is limited, the presentation of materials using different Learning Content Representation (LCR) types is an issue that needs to be explored. This study addresses the issue of content adaptation in mobile language learning environments. Two dimensions have been taken into consideration to identify a promising solution: instructional strategies (LCR types: written annotation and pictorial annotation), and learners’ cognitive models (verbal and visual short-term memory). Our findings show that providing learning content with pictorial annotation in a mobile language learning environment can help learners with lower verbal and higher visual ability because such learners find it easier to learn content presented in a visual rather than in a verbal form. Providing learning content with both written and pictorial annotation can also help learners with both high verbal and high visual abilities. According to the Cognitive Load Theory, providing too much information may produce a higher cognitive load and lead to irritation and a lack of concentration. Our findings also suggest that providing just the basic learning materials is more helpful to learners with low verbal and visual abilities.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Hawaii
dc.relation	http://llt.msu.edu/vol12num3/chenetal.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1094-3501
dc.source	Language Learning and Technology, Vol 12, Iss 3, Pp 93-113 (2008)
dc.subject	Multimedia
dc.subject	Vocabulary
dc.subject	Computer-Assisted Language Learning
dc.subject	Interface Design
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Literature (General)
dc.subject	PN1-6790
dc.subject	Language and Literature
dc.subject	P
dc.subject	DOAJ:Languages and Literatures
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Literature (General)
dc.subject	PN1-6790
dc.subject	Language and Literature
dc.subject	P
dc.subject	DOAJ:Languages and Literatures
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Literature (General)
dc.subject	PN1-6790
dc.subject	Language and Literature
dc.subject	P
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Literature (General)
dc.subject	PN1-6790
dc.subject	Language and Literature
dc.subject	P
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Literature (General)
dc.subject	PN1-6790
dc.subject	Language and Literature
dc.subject	P
dc.title	Effects of Short-Term Memory and Content Representation Type on Mobile Language Learning
dc.type	article