Mobile Micro-Learning in English Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

With the development of technology in recent years, teachers, in educational settings, are more accessible to utilize various digital media tools in teaching procedures than ever before. Micro-learning has been referred to enhance foreign language learning and performance in the most efficient and effective method possible through short pieces of content. However, few studies investigated the effect of micro-learning on English word learning for those who are ESL learners using a specific mobile application. Therefore, this study aims to find out what factors affect the English wording learning of College students using Superstar, which is a mobile application with micro-learning. Evaluating how micro-learning promotes the capacity, motivation, and satisfaction of English word learning than the traditional learning method. Mixed methods research was used to collect data from 84 freshman in China. The results indicate that using Superstar to learn English vocabulary help to improve the capacity and motivation of college students in English word learning. Superstar as a mobile application for English word learning might be helpful for ESL learners as well.