The Effect of Multimedia Glosses on Online Computerized L2 Text Comprehension and Vocabulary Learning of Iranian EFL Learners

Abstract

[...]the findings of this study indicate that utilizing computers and multimedia glosses can be influential in language teaching in general and online L2 text comprehension as well as incidental vocabulary learning in particular. [...]in order to compare the mean of each gloss group with that of control group on the production test, and to find out whether or not there is a meaningful difference between their means, a t-test was run. [...]the results of the present study would then provide support for Mayer's cognitive theory of multimedia learning (Mayer, 2001, 2005a, 2005b) and its SLA conceptualization (Plass & Jones, 2005) that accounts for different channels to process textual and pictorial input. [...]unlike traditional vocabulary teaching in which learners are exposed to scarce authentic learning material as well as monotonous vocabulary learning method, the integration of CALL to vocabulary learning and reading comprehension can become a dynamic learning process in which ample learning materials from multiple sources, both textual and pictorial, are adopted, and varied learning modes which combines classroom learning with online learning are realized.