Mobile blogs in language learning: Making the most of informal and situated learning opportunities
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The application of mobile technologies to learning has the potential to facilitate the active participation of learners in the creation and delivery of content. They can also provide a powerful connection between a variety of formal and informal learning contexts and can
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- ReCALL
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009