Petra Poláková|Blanka Klímová
Mobile Technology and Generation Z in the English Language Classroom – A Preliminary Study
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra|University of Hradec Králové
every generation students different characteristics reflect conditions time period growing important educators fields study especially english language teachers understand generational differences learning preferences students order create productive learning environments todays technology driven era students different learning needs comparison predecessors enhance language learning new generation recommended use mobile technology class mobile devices applications offer wide range activities support language learning aim study discover students using mobile devices class got higher scores tests students using traditional methods methods included pre posttests well questionnaire survey results study reveal use mobile application positive effect students achievement results far vocabulary learning concerned students using app seemed retain words students control group furthermore results questionnaire showed using app enjoyable students traditional teaching methods addition contributed collaborative learning however results also indicate generation z student make himher automatically interested using mobile applications process language acquisition considering small number participants studies planned confirm results current preliminary study