Investigating Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Using the iPad in an Italian English as a Foreign Language Classroom

Valentina Morgana and Prithvi N. Shrestha
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Valentina Morgana: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy
Prithvi N. Shrestha: The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT), 2018, vol. 8, issue 3, 29-49

Abstract: Recent research indicates that mobile technologies can support second language learning. However, studies focused on the use of the iPad and teaching in schools is still scarce. This study reports on an action research project that investigated the use of the iPad in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context in an Italian school. The study sought to investigate learners' and teachers' perceptions of mobile learning through the use of the iPad. The data was collected through a survey (N=41), classroom observations (N=4), interviews (N=20), and recorded teacher meetings (N=5). Results show a positive impact on student motivation and on the approach to second language learning tasks. We found that within the duration of the study students and teachers became increasingly independent in the use of the iPad for English language learning and teaching. This study provides educators with hints on how to start integrating mobile devices to perform specific language learning/teaching tasks.

Date: 2018
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