Effects of Web-Based Spaced Repetition on Vocabulary Retention of Foreign Language Learners


Baturay M., Yildirim S., DALOGLU A.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.8, no.34, pp.17-36, 2009 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 34
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.17-36
  • Keywords: Web-based education, spaced repetition, interactive language learning environments, vocabulary retention, multimedia
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Problem Statement: Computers are considered to be powerful tools supporting the process of teaching and learning, and it has been declared that ICT has particularly changed the language-learning environment and settings. The studies on technology with language learning have usually been comparative studies on the effectiveness of a new technology with more traditional ways of learning. Thus, there is a need for studies evaluating the instructional methodology of technology-supported language learning and teaching environments so that one can determine the nature of learning through technology and why there is a need for method-based educational software.