Technology College & University Education Research-Oriented Short Presentation
Comparing Vocabulary-Learning Software: Motivation and Time-on-Task
This presentation compares two paid vocabulary acquisition software applications: EnglishCentral and iKnow. Study results provide insight into how much time a group of university students spent using each application over the course of a semester, and how motivating students found each application. Additionally, practical information is provided for teachers and administrators thinking about implementing language-learning software in the classroom. English learners interested in finding out more about vocabulary applications are welcome to attend.
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I am a full-time lecturer at OIU and one of the coordinators of the Intensive English Program. My research interests include L2 vocabulary acquisition, English for Specific Purposes, and educational psychology, among other things. As a polyglot myself and a father of two budding bilinguals, I am particularly interested in multilingual education.