Enhancements and Limitations to ICT Based Informal Language Learning: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Foreword............................................................................................ ix
Preface..............................................................................................xii
Acknowledgment...................................................................................... xxi
Introduction.........................................................................................xxii
Section 1
Chapter 1
Informal language Practices via Digital Technology: The Neglected Proficiency.1
Abdu M.Talib Al-kadi, Ibb University, Yemen
Chapter 2
A Guide for Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Informal Settings:
Pedagogical and Design Perspectives...................................................................24
Emine Şendurur, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey
Chapter 3
Impediments to Gauging ICT-Based Informal English Learning Outcomes.......54
Taha Ahmed Hezam, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Section 2
Chapter 4
Learner-Initiated Language Learning Through Social Media Sites (SMSs)........69
Rashad Ali
Chapter 1
Informal language Practices via Digital Technology: The Neglected Proficiency.1
Abdu M.Talib Al-kadi, Ibb University, Yemen
Chapter 2
A Guide for Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Informal Settings:
Pedagogical and Design Perspectives...................................................................24
Emine Şendurur, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey
Chapter 3
Impediments to Gauging ICT-Based Informal English Learning Outcomes.......54
Taha Ahmed Hezam, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Section 2
Chapter 4
Learner-Initiated Language Learning Through Social Media Sites (SMSs)........69
Rashad Ali Ahmed, Miami University, USA
Chapter 5
Adult Language Learners’ Informal Employment of ICT Applications and
Websites to Assess Their English Skills...............................................................89
Ferit Kılıçkaya, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey
Chapter 6
An Investigation into EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ Out-of-Class Self-
Regulated Learning Experiences weith ICT.......................................................112
Saadet Korucu-Kis, Necmettin Erbakan University, Turkey
Chapter 7
EFL Learning Beyond the Wall with MALL: College Students’ Perceptions....138
Mohialdeen Alotumi, Sana’a University, Yemen
Chapter 8
Formalizing Informal CALL in Learning English Language Skills...................161
Norizan Abdul Razak, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Amr Abdullatif Yassin, Ibb University, Yemen
Tg Nor Rizan Tg Mohamad Maasum, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
Malaysia
Related Readings............................................................................................... 183
About the Contributors.................................................................................... 197
Index................................................................................................................... 200