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This study aimed to explore student engagement and interaction with m-learning activities in EFL(English as a Foreign Language) within the Algerian context at Teaching Training Institute. Three mobile applications were used to achieve the aim; these are Padlet, Kahoot, and Sli.do. This research project is a qualitative case study that engages 10 undergraduate students (18-20 years) who took part in eight sessions (two sessions held in each week). The findings were collected through reflective journals. The findings have fundamental implications for EFL teachers and institutional leaders who aim to provide an opportunity for students to engage with the English context through mlearning. The results were thematically analysed. It was evident that students provided positive attitudes towards mlearning activities. It is not only motivating but also engaging in learning processes; the m-learning apps were well received, and thus research can be taken further to examine their possible impact within the Algerian context.
本研究旨在探讨阿尔及利亚教学培训学院(Teaching Training Institute)学生对英语作为外语的移动学习活动的参与和互动。三个移动应用程序被用来实现这一目标;这些是Padlet, Kahoot和slido。本研究项目是一个定性的案例研究,涉及10名本科生(18-20岁),他们参加了8次会议(每周举行两次会议)。这些发现是通过反思期刊收集的。研究结果对旨在为学生提供通过移动学习融入英语环境的机会的英语教师和机构领导者具有重要意义。对结果进行了主题分析。很明显,学生们对移动学习活动持积极态度。它不仅是激励,而且是参与学习过程;移动学习应用程序很受欢迎,因此可以进一步研究它们在阿尔及利亚背景下可能产生的影响。