Abstract：In recent years, with the rapid development of communication technology and network information, BaiCiZhan has become a new approach to learn English vocabulary for contemporary college students. This has caused a great impact on the use of traditional English word books to increase word volumes. What this article studies is the effect of BaiCiZhan which is the new mobile learning on college students' English vocabulary learning.

80 students from Xuzhou University of Technology were divided into experimental group and control group to conduct experiments. By comparing these two groups, we verified the advantages of this type of learning method compared to traditional vocabulary learning methods. 

Firstly, this paper introduces the background, purpose, significance and the structure of the paper. Chapter Two is the literature review. It briefly discusses the related contents of mobile learning and word memory, and studies the related theory of mobile learning. Chapter Three introduces the details of process and results in this research. The last part is conclusion.

Keywords:  BaiCiZhan   Mobile learning   English vocabulary   College student

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One introduction-1

1.1 Background of the Research-1

1.2 Overview of the Thesis-1

Chapter Two Literature Review-2

2.1 Introduction of BaiCiZhan-2

2.1.1 Features of Memory word with picture-2

2.1.2The advantage of BaiCiZhan-3

2.1.3 Disadvantage of BaiCiZhan-4

2.2 Introduction of Mobile Learning-4

2.3 Three Theoretical Rationale-5

2.3.1 Micro-learning Theory-5

2.3.2 Situational Cognitive Theory-5

2.3.3 Ebbinghaus Memory Curve-6

2.4 Mobile Learning and Vocabulary Learning Study Abroad-7

2.5 Mobile Learning and Vocabulary Learning Study at Home-7

Chapter Three Methodology-9

3.1 Research Design-9

3.1.1 Research Purpose-9

3.1.2 Research Subjects-9

3.1.3 Research Prerequisites-9

3.2 Research Process-9

3.2.1 Implementation-9

3.2.2 Interview-9

3.3 Data Analysis and Discussion-10

3.3.1 Analysis and Discussion of Test Scores-10

3.4.2 Analysis and Discussion of Interview Data-11

Chapter Four Conclusion-13

4.1 Finding Results-13

4.2 Limitations of the Study-13

References-14

Appendix Ⅰ-15