Implementing a Pilot E-Tandem Project at Technical University of Cotopaxi

Autor/inn/en	Guanoluisa, Fabiola Soledad Cando; Viera, Vicente Rodrigo Tovar
Titel	Implementing a Pilot E-Tandem Project at Technical University of Cotopaxi
Quelle	In: MEXTESOL Journal, 45 (2021) 2, (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2395-9908
Schlagwörter	Universities; Pilot Projects; Program Descriptions; Student Attitudes; Positive Attitudes; Student Journals; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Communicative Competence (Languages); Foreign Countries; Learning Motivation; Student Interests; English (Second Language); Exchange Programs; Spanish; Scheduling; Barriers; Guides; Educational Benefits; College Students; Cultural Awareness; Interpersonal Communication; Interpersonal Relationship; Computer Mediated Communication; Learning Experience; Native Speakers; Ecuador; Florida (Miami) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? University; Universität; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Schülerverhalten; Studentenzeitung; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Communicative competence; Languages; Kommunikative Kompetenz; Sprache; Ausland; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Studieninteresse; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Exchange programme; Exchange program; Exchange programmes; Austauschprogramm; Spanisch; Disposition; Handbuch; Leitfaden; Bildungsertrag; Collegestudent; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Computerkonferenz; Lernerfahrung; Muttersprachler
Abstract	E-tandem language exchange is an online learning method that positively influences learners to gain knowledge and improve their linguistic and communicative competences. The main aim of this qualitative research was to analyze the advantages and drawbacks of an institutional, non-integrated e-tandem developed between a group of English learners from the Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador, and Spanish learners from Miami University in Florida. Data were collected by using observation files and students' journals. The study shows that this e-tandem project positively influenced students' language learning, culture, and motivation. The students demonstrated positive attitudes toward language learning and interest in participating. Nevertheless, there were some drawbacks: technological problems, scheduling problems, the lack of a tutors' guide, compatibility of e-tandem partners, and a low level of the target language. We assert that most of these problems were related to the mode of implementation--institutional and nonintegrated. Furthermore, the lack of infrastructure and an administrative process affected the benefits that e-tandem offers. Based on this finding, we suggest strengthening the current project by integrating it into the curriculum so that students have a better learning experience. (As Provided).
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Update	2022/1/01