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Test takers’ attitudes of using exam-oriented mobile application as a tool to adapt in a high-stakes speaking test
Qianru Li1; CHAN KAN KAN1,2
2024-01
Source PublicationEducation and Information Technologies
ISSN1360-2357
Volume29Issue:1Pages:219-237
Abstract

Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) has been widely adopted in teaching and learning, yet there has been scant research concerning speaking test adaptation. An emerging type of mobile application is designed to facilitate test takers' performance in a high-stakes speaking test (e.g., the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)). Such an exam-oriented mobile application provides customized learning opportunity with automatic feedbacks through artificial intelligence (AI) technology for users to enhance their speaking skills. This study aims to explore the attitudes of test takers on using exam-oriented mobile application to adapt in testing environment as influenced by their perceptions through the theory of Technology Acceptance Model. 235 Chinese IELTS test takers with experience of using such applications were invited to fill out an online questionnaire. Collected data were analysed through statistical method, textual analysis, word cloud approach, and sentiment analysis. Results revealed that test takers' perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use towards the exam-oriented mobile application explained their attitudes to use such an application. They also expressed the concern of personalized AI function to support speaking test adaptation. Implications for educators, test taker, and application developers are provided.

KeywordMobile-assisted Language Learning Mobile Application High-stakes Speaking Test Artificial Intelligence Test Takers' Attitudes
DOI10.1007/s10639-023-12297-0
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Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaEducation & Educational Research
WOS SubjectEducation & Educational Research
WOS IDWOS:001100402000001
PublisherSPRINGER, ONE NEW YORK PLAZA, SUITE 4600 , NEW YORK, NY 10004, UNITED STATES
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85175620640
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Education
Corresponding AuthorCHAN KAN KAN
Affiliation1.Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Macau, China
2.Centre for Data Science, University of Macau, Avendia da Universidade, Macau, China
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Education
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Education;  University of Macau
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Qianru Li,CHAN KAN KAN. Test takers’ attitudes of using exam-oriented mobile application as a tool to adapt in a high-stakes speaking test[J]. Education and Information Technologies, 2024, 29(1), 219-237.
APA Qianru Li., & CHAN KAN KAN (2024). Test takers’ attitudes of using exam-oriented mobile application as a tool to adapt in a high-stakes speaking test. Education and Information Technologies, 29(1), 219-237.
MLA Qianru Li,et al."Test takers’ attitudes of using exam-oriented mobile application as a tool to adapt in a high-stakes speaking test".Education and Information Technologies 29.1(2024):219-237.
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