Technology-Mediated Learning 10 Years Later: Emphasizing Pedagogical or Utilitarian Applications?

Autor/in	Arnold, Nike
Titel	Technology-Mediated Learning 10 Years Later: Emphasizing Pedagogical or Utilitarian Applications?
Quelle	In: Foreign Language Annals, 40 (2007) 1, S.161-181 (21 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0015-718X
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Second Languages; Educational Technology; Technological Advancement; Language Teachers; Second Language Instruction; Higher Education; Teacher Surveys; College Faculty; Educational Benefits; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Second language; Zweitsprache; Unterrichtsmedien; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Fakultät; Bildungsertrag; Lehrerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	In recent years, educational technology has come a long way. Technological advancements and significant investments in computer equipment and training have opened new opportunities for foreign language teachers. In addition, instructional technology (IT) is now an accepted component of teacher training and foreign language teaching. This study addresses the question how IT actually is being used for foreign language learning in higher education. It reports the findings of an online survey, which was completed by 173 college foreign language teachers. Results suggest that the vast majority of participants do use computer technology for their teaching, but at a very basic level. Teachers' IT use seems to be motivated largely by utilitarian reasons, followed by a variety of pedagogical benefits. A Survey is appended. (Contains 5 tables, 1 figure, and 6 notes.) (Author).
Anmerkungen	American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. 700 South Washington Street Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-894-2900; Fax: 703-894-2905; e-mail: headquarters@actfl.org; Web site: http://www.actfl.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10