Using Synchronous Videoconferencing to Enhance Instruction and Facilitate Intercultural Exchanges in U.S. Elementary Classrooms

Autor/inn/en	Garza-Reyna, Gina L.; Riley, Jacqueline; Muñoz, Ava
Titel	Using Synchronous Videoconferencing to Enhance Instruction and Facilitate Intercultural Exchanges in U.S. Elementary Classrooms
Quelle	In: Journal of Online Learning Research, 9 (2023) 2, S.163-186 (24 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Videoconferencing; Synchronous Communication; Exchange Programs; Intercultural Communication; Retention (Psychology); Elementary School Students; Barriers; Teaching Methods; Computer Mediated Communication; Teacher Attitudes; Likert Scales; Cultural Awareness; Elementary School Teachers; Authentic Learning; COVID-19; Pandemics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Exchange programme; Exchange program; Exchange programmes; Austauschprogramm; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Merkfähigkeit; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Computerkonferenz; Lehrerverhalten; Likert-Skala; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende
Abstract	This study examined the perceived benefits and challenges of using synchronous videoconferencing as a tool to teach academic content and engage United States (U.S.) elementary students in intercultural exchanges with peers in other countries. The study employed a sequential mixed-methods design that consisted of first surveying, then interviewing participants. The findings suggested that synchronous videoconferencing served as an effective tool to simultaneously promote students' learning of existing curricula all while amplifying the students' understanding of diverse cultures throughout the world. Furthermore, participants noted only a few minor challenges, such as scheduling issues and/or technical difficulties. Overall, participants highly recommended the integration of synchronous video interactions as a tool to help enhance lessons, promote long term retention of content, and facilitate intercultural exchanges among students. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01