Alberto Andújar
Biographic Data
| ID | 6479989 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alberto Andújar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alberto |
| FAMILY NAME | Andújar |
| SIGNATURE | ANDÚJAR A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Almería |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8865-9509 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Smartphones and Learning: Evaluating the Focus of Recent Research
The smartphone has become integral to most aspects of students’ lives and is the primary conduit for accessing the internet. Objective research into the promise and dangers of this device is critical. While educational uses of the smartphone with young adults hold promise, the potential for harm is also present. While objectivity is valued, the focus of researchers can subjectively skew towards optimistic or pessimistic views of technology. The t…
Smartphones and Learning: An Extension of M-Learning or a Distinct Area of Inquiry
The smartphone has become an integral part of the education landscape. While there has been significant smartphone research in education under the guise of m-learning, the unique role of the device suggests that m-learning may not be an appropriate characterization. The purpose of this paper is to review the use of m-learning as a primary descriptor for smartphone- and learning-related research. In support of this goal, the paper reviews the defi…
Mobile instant messaging: Whatsapp and its potential to develop oral skills
This study investigates the benefits of Mobile Mediated Communication (MMC) to develop oral skills in second-language learners. A total of 80 Spanish students taking a B1 English course at the University of Almería were studied in this research. According to treatment type, subjects were divided in two groups, experimental and control. A “Whatsapp” group was created where 40 of these students participated in a daily interaction during six months.…
Benefits of mobile instant messaging to develop ESL writing
Benefits of mobile instant messaging to develop ESL writing
Mobile instant messaging: Whatsapp and its potential to develop oral skills
This study investigates the benefits of Mobile Mediated Communication (MMC) to develop oral skills in second-language learners. A total of 80 Spanish students taking a B1 English course at the University of Almería were studied in this research. According to treatment type, subjects were divided in two groups, experimental and control. A “Whatsapp” group was created where 40 of these students participated in a daily interaction during six months.…
Mobile instant messaging: Whatsapp and its potential to develop oral skills
This study investigates the benefits of Mobile Mediated Communication (MMC) to develop oral skills in second-language learners. A total of 80 Spanish students taking a B1 English course at the University of Almería were studied in this research. According to treatment type, subjects were divided in two groups, experimental and control. A “Whatsapp” group was created where 40 of these students participated in a daily interaction during six months.…
Benefits of mobile instant messaging to develop ESL writing
Smartphones and Learning: An Extension of M-Learning or a Distinct Area of Inquiry
The smartphone has become an integral part of the education landscape. While there has been significant smartphone research in education under the guise of m-learning, the unique role of the device suggests that m-learning may not be an appropriate characterization. The purpose of this paper is to review the use of m-learning as a primary descriptor for smartphone- and learning-related research. In support of this goal, the paper reviews the defi…
Smartphones and Learning: Evaluating the Focus of Recent Research
The smartphone has become integral to most aspects of students’ lives and is the primary conduit for accessing the internet. Objective research into the promise and dangers of this device is critical. While educational uses of the smartphone with young adults hold promise, the potential for harm is also present. While objectivity is valued, the focus of researchers can subjectively skew towards optimistic or pessimistic views of technology. The t…
Computer Science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · World Wide Web (3 works) · Artificial Intelligence (2 works) · Digital Communication and Language (2 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (2 works) · Instant messaging (2 works) · Mobile Learning in Education (2 works)