SYNERGIZING TECHNOLOGY: THE NEW NORMAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL)

Abstract:

Mobile assisted learning is an increasing mode of learning evolution in the ‘new normal’ scenario. Personal computers and laptops are substituted by the technologically advanced smartphones. The scope of mobile phone extends to the principal fact that, the device is so easy to handle at ‘anywhere anytime’, which makes the user available whenever he was required. Thus the process of e-learning existed in the pre pandemic situation  will be substituted under a single umbrella of ‘m- learning’. Accessibility of small mobile electronic devices is one of the most important factors in popularity and success of mobile assisted language learning. Particularly in a vast and developing country like India provides cheaper and wider opportunities in language pedagogies. The rising context demands the learning management system with the furtherance of technological developments enable the leaners to seek new opportunities for the language learning. This paper aims to introduce some of the most advanced and easiest ways of learning language with the aid of Mobile phones. The study also focuses on the compatibility of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in the rural areas.