Learners' Perceptions toward Online Learning: An Application for a Synchronous E-Class

Autor/inn/en	Yuzer, Volkan T.; Aydin, Belgin; Gonen, S. Ipek Kuru
Titel	Learners' Perceptions toward Online Learning: An Application for a Synchronous E-Class
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Technology, 6 (2009) 2, S.30-40 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0973-0559
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Student Attitudes; Electronic Learning; Technology Uses in Education; Student Surveys; Diaries; Anxiety; Technological Literacy; Synchronous Communication; Computer Attitudes; Attitude Measures; Distance Education; Blended Learning; Teacher Education Programs; English (Second Language); Language Teachers; Turkey; Computer Anxiety Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Schülerverhalten; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Schülerbefragung; Diary; Tagebuch; Angst; Technisches Wissen; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Türkei
Abstract	The aim of this study is to discover the effects of an e-class application on the computer and reading anxiety of learners, and the correlation between the two anxieties. The learners' perceptions of this new learning experience are also investigated. Information was obtained by using the Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS), the Computer Anxiety Scale (CAS) and learners' diaries. The study found that both anxieties decreased at the end of the application. A positive relationship between both types of anxiety was also identified. Students became more relaxed as they became more familiar with the new educational tool. They also displayed positive attitudes towards synchronous classes. This study demonstrates that anxiety free language learning can be created with interactive online facilities which are designed considering learners' needs and perceptions. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01