| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-16页 |
| 1. Introduction | 第16-23页 |
| 1.1 Research background | 第16-20页 |
| 1.1.1 Technology usage among young learners | 第17-19页 |
| 1.1.2 Usage of technologies for language learning among preschoolers | 第19-20页 |
| 1.2 Research purpose and significance | 第20-22页 |
| 1.3 Overall Structure of the Thesis | 第22-23页 |
| 2. Literature review | 第23-31页 |
| 2.1 The concept of ubiquitous learning | 第25-26页 |
| 2.2 Second language Learning and acquisition | 第26-27页 |
| 2.3 Basic concepts of Web 2.0 and learning applications and their usage inyoung children's education | 第27-31页 |
| 3. Methodology | 第31-42页 |
| 3.1 Research questions statement | 第31-32页 |
| 3.2 Description of participants | 第32-35页 |
| 3.3 Research process | 第35-37页 |
| 3.4 Research methods and instruments | 第37-42页 |
| 4. Results and discussion | 第42-57页 |
| 4.1 On teachers' and parents' attitude towards technology | 第42-49页 |
| 4.1.1 The results of pre-course and post-course surveys on teachers'attitude towards technology usage | 第42-45页 |
| 4.1.2 The results of pre-course and post-course surveys on parents'attitude towards technology usage | 第45-47页 |
| 4.1.3 Discussion | 第47-49页 |
| 4.2 The impact of learning applications on preschoolers' progress | 第49-55页 |
| 4.2.1 The results of pre-course and post-course surveys on preschoolers'progress in English language proficiency | 第49-52页 |
| 4.2.2 Discussion | 第52-55页 |
| 4.3 The impact of web 2.0 and learning applications on preschoolers'attention and participation in learning activities | 第55-57页 |
| 4.3.1 Results and Analysis of classroom observations | 第55-56页 |
| 4.3.2 Discussion | 第56-57页 |
| 5. Conclusion | 第57-62页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第57-58页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第58-59页 |
| 5.3 Validity and Reliability | 第59-60页 |
| 5.4 Ethical issues | 第60-61页 |
| 5.5 Limitations of the Study | 第61页 |
| 5.6 Suggestions for Further Study | 第61-62页 |
| REFERENCES | 第62-69页 |
| APPENDICES | 第69-78页 |
| Appendix 1. Questionnaire for parents | 第69-70页 |
| Appendix 2. The questions for the interview in order to understand the their attitude to the technology usage for second languagelearning | 第70-73页 |
| Appendix 3. Questionnaires for English language evaluations by groups | 第73-75页 |
| Appendix 4. Class Observation Report Sheet | 第75-76页 |
| Appendix 5. Regular learning activities before and after the three-weekcourse | 第76-78页 |
| PUBLISHED PAPERS | 第78-79页 |
| 后记 | 第79页 |
