Share Paper: Museum-based Language Learning with Location-aware Services

  1. Shiou-Wen Yeh, Graduate Institute of TESOL, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
  2. Yi-Shan Liu, Graduate Institute of TESOL, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Abstract: It is important for EFL (English as Foreign Language) students to be exposed to authentic practices and ubiquitous contexts to help them extend their learning to the real world. Among a variety of environments, museums are viewed as a significant location for authentic language learning, and location-based social networks can enable users to leave a record of their experiences after visiting museums. As a discourse analysis of museum-based Tips on the Foursquare platform, our research aims to explore the potential of museum-based, location-aware services that could function as ubiquitous and authentic resources for EFL learning. The museum visitors’ Tips on ...