‘‘Mobile applications in the development of language skills’’

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dc.contributor.advisorCastro Bungacho, Sonia Jimena
dc.contributor.authorChoto Iza, Irene Avigail
dc.contributor.authorYépez Masapanta, Yesenia Carolina
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-24T14:29:47Z
dc.date.available2025-07-24T14:29:47Z
dc.date.issued2025-02
dc.description.abstractMobile applications have revolutionized language learning due to their accessibility, offering a flexible and engaging approach. However, they present limitations that can affect their effectiveness, such as irregular usage and technical issues. This study aims to analyze the use of mobile applications on the development of English language skills in eighth-semester students at the Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, evaluating their benefits, limitations, and consequences. The research seeks to identify areas where mobile apps are most beneficial and the obstacles students face when using them. A quantitative, descriptive approach was applied. The technique used was the survey, and the instrument was a questionnaire administered to 31 Language Pedagogy students. The questionnaire, based on the Mobile Learning Experience Questionnaire (Jung, 2018) and the Cognitive Load Inventory (Paas, 1998), consisted of 10 validated closed-ended questions categorized into language skills, usage and effectiveness, and user experience and limitations. Data collected was analyzed statistically to determine key trends. Results show that mobile applications significantly improve vocabulary acquisition, with a noticeable impact on students' reading and writing skills. However, their impact on grammar, pronunciation, and listening comprehension is less significant. Many students find the apps useful, but irregular usage is attributed to time constraints, lack of motivation, or inadequate app design. Issues such as difficulty in understanding feedback suggest the need for clearer instructions. These tools support autonomous learning, reduce barriers, and enhance inclusion. Recommendations include integrating advanced technology-based tools and immersive environments to improve the learning experience.
dc.format.extent67 páginas
dc.identifier.citationChoto Iza, Irene Avigail y Yépez Masapanta, Yesenia Carolina (2025); ‘‘Mobile applications in the development of language skills’’. UTC. Pujilí. 67 p.
dc.identifier.otherUTC-XPU-PINE-2025-012-TS
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.utc.edu.ec/handle/123456789/14545
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEcuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)
dc.subjectMOBILE LEARNING
dc.subjectLANGUAGE SKILLS
dc.subjectEDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
dc.title‘‘Mobile applications in the development of language skills’’
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