Enhancing Beginners' Second Language Learning through an Informal Online Environment

Autor/in	Chakowa, Jessica
Titel	Enhancing Beginners' Second Language Learning through an Informal Online Environment
Quelle	In: Journal of Educators Online, 15 (2018) 1, (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1547-500X
Schlagwörter	Informal Education; Online Courses; Second Language Learning; Web 2.0 Technologies; Technology Uses in Education; Blended Learning; French; Introductory Courses; Online Surveys; Focus Groups; Student Surveys; Student Motivation; Student Attitudes; Preferences; Student Participation; Educational Quality; Teaching Methods; College Freshmen; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Französisch; Einführungskurs; Schülerbefragung; Schulische Motivation; Schülerverhalten; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Studienanfänger; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	Web 2.0 tools are used increasingly to support second language learning, but there have been limited studies involving beginner learners, multiple technologies, and informal settings. This current study addresses this gap and investigates the factors affecting students' interest in a nongraded online learning environment and what kinds of tools, modes of expression, and activities they prefer. Findings reveal that students enjoyed being able to consolidate their skills in a personalized and flexible environment, which highlights the importance of addressing students' needs and interests and providing the appropriate facilitation and finding strategies to maintain their interest. Students showed interest in the different aspects of the platform under investigation, although to differing extents, hence the relevance of balancing opportunities, combining different tools, and sustaining activities. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01