DIGITALIZING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CLASS ROOMS

Abstract

Although existing literature largely highlights the negative effects of excessive smartphone use on university students' physical health, sleep, and mental well-being, a notable gap is the usage of mobile phones for learning the English Language by university students. This study uses a quantitative approach while collecting data from both students and teachers to specifically focus on how mobiles help to learn English language in English language classes. English is taught through reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This research focuses on the reading and writing skills in English language classes and how can assist in learning these two skills. In this regard the research uses students' views, to find out the ability and effectiveness of mobile phones. Two sets of questions will be asked before and after the experiment, from the students on the usage as to how they use mobile phones to enhance the two skills.  Utilizing surveys, interviews, and behavioral observations, the research aims to gather data on how to use smartphones to develop and enhance language learning skills among students. Insights from educators will be valuable insights into how smartphone use can influence and help improve the learning environment. This research uses Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) as its theoretical approach which offers a variety of digital ways to use mobile phones in classes to develop the skills of the students and teachers. Various ways are used in classes through the application of MALL, like Social Networks, SMS texting, and videos to develop English learning skills, mainly three apps were used which include ChatGPT, Duolingo, and Memrise. The data collected will be from the university students at Forman Christian College Undergraduate level students of English Language classes.