Title:	REFLECTION PAPER ON A UBIQUTOUS ENGLISH VOCABULARY LEARNING SYSTEM: EVIDENCE OF ACTIVE/PASSIVE ATTITUDE VS. USEFULNESS/EASE-OF-USE
Author(s):	Jeff Lim
ISBN:	978-989-8533-18-0
Editors:	Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2013
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Ubiquitous English Vocabulary Learning (UEVL), Near-Synonyms and Similar-Looking (NSSL), Bloom’s taxonomy
Type:	Reflection Paper
First Page:	432
Last Page:	434
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	A ubiquitous English vocabulary learning system: evidence of active/passive attitudes vs. usefulness/ease-of-use introduces and develops “Ubiquitous English Vocabulary Learning” (UEFL) system. It introduces to the memorization using the video clips. According to their paper the video clip gives better chance for students to memorize vocabulary. There are few positive aspects on the paper. Firstly, how they brought entertainment with the learning was interesting. Secondly, the use of “Near-Synonyms and Similar-Looking (NSSL)” technology to help students memorizing was thoughtful and refreshing. However, the UEFL system could have been developed more efficiently and effectively, if it was approached differently. The developer/authors could have used the image instead of the video clip, and adding drawing pad for students to draw the image. Drawing the image is the blend of the visual memorization and the Bloom’s taxonomy. Evaluation and creating are at the top of the learning process according to Bloom’s taxonomy, By drawing the image the evaluation and creating occurs which helps student to memorize vocabulary not only in the short-term memory system but also in the long-term memory system. The biggest potential can be found in this program is how students can learn without realizing. Students can start the program because of the entertainment but the education occurs without students realizing their education. Therefore, the passive students can be also attracted to the education and turn into a active learner without knowing.
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