Publication: DMMMSU students utilization of merriam-webster mobile application
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2023-04
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Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus
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Mobile learning emerged in the past decades that integrates technology in
learning. A mobile application dictionary is one of the best innovations. Its accessibility
provides more convenience for students in vocabulary learning than a printed dictionary.
Its affordances offer new ways and opportunities for students 10 learn vocabulary.
The goal of this study is to explore the benefits and helpful features of using
Merriam-Webster mobile application perceived by students and to provide a guide on
how to use the mobile application effectively to maximize their vocabulary learning.
Through the use of thematic analysis, findings revealed that helpful features
identified are Word Search, Audio Pronunciation, Word of the Day, and more. The
benefits observed by students for using the mobile application are the proper
pronunciation of words and word spelling. Moreover, students perceived the mobile
application as helpful for academic tasks and that it increased their confidence in
speaking. The mobile application's accessibility and multiple-featured quality
encouraged students to use it. However, other features that the app offers are less used.
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Gorgonio, V. L. P., & Navarro, N. M. P. (2023) DMMMSU students utilization of merriam-webster mobile application [Unpublished Undergraduate thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus, Agoo, La Union.