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The Effect of Study Abroad on Informal MALL Acceptance and Usage in Japanese Higher Education

Research Project

Project/Area Number 17H07252
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field Education
Research InstitutionRitsumeikan University

Principal Investigator

Mills Daniel  立命館大学, 経済学部, 准教授 (60802907)

Project Period (FY) 2017-08-25 – 2019-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2018)
Budget Amount *help
¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
KeywordsStudy Abroad / Mobile Learning / Satisfaction / Instructor Intervention / MALL / study abroad / informal learning / language learning / social networking sites / instructor intervention / identity negotiation / mobile learning / ICT / Identity / Informal Learning / SNS / social networks
Outline of Final Research Achievements

The aim of this research project was to examine how a study abroad experience affected usage of technology, especially digital devices, for the purpose of learning. Several studies were conducted in order to investigate different aspects of this theme. The results of the research showed a positive correlation between study abroad and usage of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) among Japanese university students. In addition, the factors of international posture and ideal L2 self were seen as determinants of MALL. Research regarding identity negotiation in social media demonstrated that experience with study abroad changed the way that participants used the technology and also identified Japanese cultural characteristics, such as fear of flaunting, as a potential barrier to use. Tensions were shown to arise when Japanese students attempted to communicate with non-Japanese interlocutors through social media.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

Through active participation in conferences and publication of my work, I have been able to share my ideas with fellow academics and the general public. In addition, I have formed relationships with researchers in Japan and abroad with whom I will continue the projects I have started.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2018 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2017 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (12 results)

All 2019 2018

All Journal Article (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results,  Peer Reviewed: 2 results,  Open Access: 3 results) Presentation (7 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results) Book (1 results)

  • [Journal Article] The effect of instructor intervention on the usage of mobile devices for informal language learning2019

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Journal Title

      The IAFOR International Conference on Education Hawaii 2019 Official Conference Proceedings

      Volume: -

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] The impact of study abroad on the usage of digital technologies for Informal language learning2018

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Asia TEFL

      Volume: 印刷中

    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Negotiating identity in informal language learning settings2018

    • Author(s)
      Kitano, C., Mills, D. J., & Kohyama, M.
    • Journal Title

      JALT Pan-SIG Proceedings 2018

      Volume: 印刷中

    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] International posture and ideal L2 Self as determinants of informal mobile-assisted language learning2018

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D.J.
    • Journal Title

      The IAFOR International Conference on Education, Hawaii 2018 Official Conference Proceedings

      Volume: -

    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The effect of instructor intervention on the usage of mobile devices for informal language learning2019

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Organizer
      The IAFOR International Conference on Education
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Measuring learner-initiated, self-directed MALL in the Japanese university context2019

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Organizer
      The 17th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] The impact of study abroad on the usage of digital technologies for Informal language learning2018

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Organizer
      16th Asia TEFL, 1st MAALL, & 6th HAAL 2018
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Negotiating identity in informal language learning settings2018

    • Author(s)
      Kitano, C., Mills, D. J., & Kohyama, M
    • Organizer
      JALT Pan-SIG Conference 2018
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] The impact of study abroad on the usage of digital technologies for Informal language learning2018

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Organizer
      The 16th Asia TEFL International Conference
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Negotiating identity in informal language learning settings2018

    • Author(s)
      Kitano, C., Mills, D. J., & Kohyama, M.
    • Organizer
      JALT Pan-SIG Conference
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] International posture and ideal L2 Self as determinants of informal mobile-assisted language learning2018

    • Author(s)
      Mills, D. J.
    • Organizer
      IAFOR International Conference on Education, Hawaii
    • Related Report
      2017 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Book] Professional development in CALL: A selection of papers2019

    • Author(s)
      Kitano, C., Mills, D. J., & Kohyama, M
    • Publisher
      Research-publishing.net
    • ISBN
      9782490057283
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2017-08-25   Modified: 2020-03-30  

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