strategies based on m- learning for the english writing skills development.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze the use of mobile applications in the English language teaching process, mainly in the development of the writing ability in English. Mobile learning (m learning) helps the development from an innovative perspective, the practice of the English language, generating a students´ motivation to learn to write from new technologies so the research emphasizes the need for teachers to the University of the Armed Forces ESPE, know, master and use the range of mobile applications that can facilitate the teaching of this productive skill in the English language, through collaborative learning and with the use of ICT, which enrich the teaching-learning process in addition to generating a greater motivation in students.  The article deals with the conceptual theoretical content of the fundamental categories such as m learning, mobile applications and the contribution of learning theories. In the same way, the analysis and interpretation of results is carried out, from the application of the instruments in the population and selected sample, from the descriptive statistics, in this case, the result of the application of surveys to students and teachers. Finally, a set of strategies for the development of the ability to write in English language from different mobile applications are proposed.

The present research supports the importance of the use of ICT as innovative teaching resources that respond to the needs in the field of knowledge and practice of students.