App design for teaching academic English vocabulary using spaced repetition method

In this paper, it is presented a proposal of app for teaching English vocabulary oriented to computer science field, using a spaced repetition method based on SuperMemo 2 (SM-2) algorithm, which allows reinforce the vocabulary acquired in previous studies, and dynamically generate a plan for learning the most appropriated words according to an easiness factor and word practice time interval. Also, an assessment instrument is presented, which can be used for demonstrating the acceptance of the technology throughout measuring use attitude to proposed app and usefulness perception from users. Through this learning way, students from many educational institutions can achieve a better vocabulary retention, which carries to having a better comprehension of academic texts that are required for acquiring more knowledge in their study fields.