KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Elton John LaClare, Sojo University
Measuring the Effect of Mobile Apps on Reading Speed
Abstract
This presentation will report the results of a replication study conducted in Japanese junior high schools investigating the effectiveness of a text presentation format known as Span Limited Tactile Reinforcement (SLTR). The main features of SLTR include: large font size, short line length and manual scrolling capability. These factors were observed to alleviate the reading difficulties of L1 readers demonstrating visual attention deficits, poor phoneme decoding skills, and difficulties with sight word recognition (Schneps, 2013). The aim of the replication study was to determine if similar effects could be observed in an L2 reading environment. Results of the study will be discussed along with the implications of the findings for those concerned with the Korean English language learning context.
Biographicals
Elton John LaClare is a researcher and lecturer in the Sojo International Learning Center (SILC) at Sojo University in Kumamoto, Japan. His research explores issues related to computer technology and language education. He currently holds a research grant from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science to investigate the effects of electronic readers on those with chronic reading deficiencies.
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