Kyeong-Ouk Jeong
Facilitating Sustainable Self-Directed Learning Experience with the Use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning
Hannam University
study explored impact utilizing mobileassisted language learning help efl university students promote learning performance support sustainable selfdirected learning experience developing digital literacy technology competence global pandemic spread covid19 accelerated convergence technology classroom response emergency sustainability education stake progress digital technology variety smart mobile applications applied english language learning teaching use technologies encourage language learners practice selfdirected learning beyond classroom settings essential motivated autonomous learning mobile phone applications great potential effective pedagogical tools features accessibility manageable interface multifunctional components however use mobileassisted language learning sustainable selfdirected learning outside classroom relatively underresearched study efl university students engaged mobileassisted language learning could make learning sustainable independent outside classroom data study show students attitudes toward participating mobileassisted english language learning affirmative results show incorporation mobile applications language learning could foster learner motivation make learning sustainable entertaining simply using conventional instructional methods participants study stated major benefits experiencing mobileassisted learning english study ease access learning contents portability learning tools flexible selfdirected learning environment better interaction improved selfefficacy english learning performance pedagogical implications study discussed instructional strategies suggested share ideas pertinent learning environment era digital transformation