Use of Mobile Phones as an E-learning Tool in Teaching and Learning of English language

Electronic learning (E-learning) is one of the modalities of modern pedagogy that makes use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to help the learners in their knowledge construction process. Among ICT supporting e-learning appliances, mobile phones/smart phones are one of the fastest growing technological gadgets, popularly used as mobile learning(m-learning) devices. Many research scholars have found significant educational value of mobile phones in teaching and learning of English language in their studies. This article attempts at exploring the teachers' and students' perception towards mobile phones, their role in English language teaching and learning (ELTAL), and the factors influencing their integration in the Nepalese school education context. Based on the empirical study in five higher secondary schools, by collecting data through survey-based questionnaire from English language teachers and students as the participants, the study disclosed that mobile phones were relatively more familiar and highly accessible among participants than any other commonly used e-learning tools. Though Internet connectivity and pedagogical training were the most influencing factors in their ELTAL, most of the participants perceived mobile phones as useful tools for improving English language skills, grammar, and vocabulary