Evaluation of VoScreen Application Used in Self-Regulation in English Language Learning According to User Opinions
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https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v2i4.56Keywords:
VoScreen App, English Language Learning, Self-Regulation, Micro-LearningAbstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the VoScreen app used in self-regulation in English language learning according to user opinions. The study was carried out with 12 people of different ages using the VoScreen application. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using content analysis. According to the study findings, users evaluated the VoScreen application under two headings: content and frontend. Users stated that the application has some shortcomings, but it is a successful application for learning English.
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