In the current scenario characterised by increased online learning, Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) has drawn significant attention from both researchers and teachers of English. In this trend, the emergence of mobile apps which offer tools to make interactive videos has shown its usefulness and practicality in assisting teachers to engage with students in effective language lessons, especially in listening activities. The objective of this study was to critically investigate the impacts of the Edpuzzle app on the improvement of students' listening skills. Participants consisted of first-year non-English majored students at SaigonTech College in Ho Chi Minh City (n=52) with an elementary level of English skills. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study involved three data collection tools of tests (pre-test and post-test), questionnaire, and interview. The results collected from the post-test indicated that the experimental group had better achievement in listening skills compared to the control group. In addition, the data from the questionnaire and interview show that the students in the experimental group had a positive perception toward the use of Edpuzzle in listening activities. It can thus be concluded that the combination of MALL and interactive videos in the Edpuzzle app facilitates good learning outcomes and is therefore a successful approach. Recommendations to teachers and researchers are suggested at the end of the paper.
In the current scenario characterised by increased online learning, Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) has drawn significant attention from both researchers and teachers of English. In this trend, the emergence of mobile apps which offer tools to make interactive videos has shown its usefulness and practicality in assisting teachers to engage with students in effective language lessons, especially in listening activities. The objective of this study was to critically investigate the impacts of the Edpuzzle app on the improvement of students' listening skills. Participants consisted of first-year non-English majored students at SaigonTech College in Ho Chi Minh City (n=52) with an elementary level of English skills. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study involved three data collection tools of tests (pre-test and post-test), questionnaire, and interview. The results collected from the post-test indicated that the experimental group had better achievement in listening skills compared to the control group. In addition, the data from the questionnaire and interview show that the students in the experimental group had a positive perception toward the use of Edpuzzle in listening activities. It can thus be concluded that the combination of MALL and interactive videos in the Edpuzzle app facilitates good learning outcomes and is therefore a successful approach. Recommendations to teachers and researchers are suggested at the end of the paper.
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