Examination of Connectivist Theory in English Language Learning: The Role of Online Social Networking Tool

Autor/inn/en	Sozudogru, Oytun; Altinay, Mehmet; Dagli, Gokmen; Altinay, Zehra; Altinay, Fahriye
Titel	Examination of Connectivist Theory in English Language Learning: The Role of Online Social Networking Tool
Quelle	In: International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 36 (2019) 4, S.354-363 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2056-4880
DOI	10.1108/IJILT-02-2019-0018
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; English (Second Language); Social Media; Computer Mediated Communication; Cooperative Learning; Supplementary Education; Supplementary Reading Materials; Language Usage; Technology Integration; Higher Education; Learning Theories + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Soziale Medien; Computerkonferenz; Kooperatives Lernen; Ergänzungsunterricht; Reading materials; Lesekartei; Sprachgebrauch; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Learning theory; Lerntheorie
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of technology and online communication platforms in English language learning based on connectivist theory. Design/methodology/approach: Questionnaire and checklist were used to examine the role of online communication tools in the learning process. The data analysis was done with SPSS. Findings: Results showed that being involved in collaborative learning and dialogue increases connectivist knowledge, reflection and negotiation. Online communication tools can be used as an effective supplementary material for learning. Research limitations/implications: The limitation of this paper is that the number of participants was limited to 27. Practical implications: This paper gives insights on the use of language and technology integration. Social implications: New way of learning and language learning become essential for the pedagogy and learner in the higher education. Originality/value: The paper is original in its research context and gives a value to contribute new way of learning based on approach. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01