E Learning And Foreign Languages
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E-Learning and foreign languages
Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: Language learning software has been available on the market for a couple of years. So far the most common form of delivering the product is a CD-Rom. The Internet offers not only the possibility to deliver this product in an immaterial way, but also to add new features to it. The goal of the thesis is to find out, which additional features an online offered language learning software must possess, to satisfy the needs of the customer. This task is part of the so called new product development process. It is a very complex process and refers to all departments of a company, even though, for a long time it has been considered to be only the job of the R & D department. But to solve the above mentioned task, the technical component, of new product development is not important. For this piece of work only the point of view of the marketing department is important, as it is their duty to observe the market expectations. Therefore this thesis only covers the first part of new product development, the opportunity identification, and partly the design. Firstly the different environments were studied and secondary data were collected. A main part of the secondary data were delivered by a European Union study from the year 2000. This research was focused on the knowledge and habits of EU inhabitants regarding foreign languages. After the examination of the available secondary data, the required primary data were collected, to find out how the single features satisfy the requirements of the target group. Other secondary data were delivered by pedagogical departments of universities. They researched and evaluated, from the pedagogical point of view, possible online features like e-mail, newsgroups and chats, videoconferences, downloadable video / audio files and up to date articles. This thesis objective is to find out, how these possible features meet the requirements of the customer, or to be more precise of the target group. Therefore the target group had to be defined. Defined by profession, the target group consist of: Students in higher education and universities, managers and White Collar Workers. Thanks to the secondary data, the needs of the target group are known. To obtain the required primary data, on how the possible product features satisfy the market needs, a questionnaire was designed. The interviews took place in two countries and at international courses in order to be able to consider domestic differences. The [...]
Autonomy and Foreign Language Learning in a Virtual Learning Environment
Digitalised learning with its promise of autonomy, enhanced learner choice, independence and freedom, is an intuitive and appealing construct but closer examination reveals it to be a rather simplistic proposition, raising the following questions. -What do we mean by autonomy? -What are we implying about the role of the teacher, the classroom, and interaction between learners? -What do we understand about the impact of technology on the ecology of the learning environment?This book describes the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) by a group of advanced English language learners in Mexico, comparing what students thought and what they did in response to the technology. The theoretical aim of the book is to work towards the construction of a theory of the development of autonomy and virtual learning in an EFL context. Enhanced understanding about the relationship between autonomy and technology has the potential to inform academics, software designers, materials writers, teacher educators, and teachers and to help learners intheir quest to acquire a foreign language.
Strategies for E-Learning in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Author: Mohammed AbdAlgane
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date: 2024-03-08
This book addresses the urgent need for insights into integrating digital technologies in EFL teaching. The book explores strategies for leveraging e-learning tools to enhance language learning experiences. Methodologically, it synthesizes existing literature, incorporates case studies, and gathers insights from interviews with experienced EFL instructors. Key findings highlight the effectiveness of digital strategies in promoting language acquisition, engagement, and interactivity. However, limitations include challenges related to technology access and varying digital literacy levels among students. The book’s impact lies in reshaping EFL pedagogy by bridging traditional methods with contemporary digital resources. The contribution to research is evident in synthesizing current scholarship and identifying emerging trends in digital language education. Practitioners benefit from practical applications, fostering innovation in teaching approaches. “Digital Pathways in English Pedagogy” is a valuable resource fostering a paradigm shift in EFL instruction by embracing the transformative potential of digital technologies.