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A Case Study of Student Experiences of Multi-modal Net-based Language Learning

A Case Study of Student Experiences of Multi-modal Net-based Language Learning

Jonathan R. White
Copyright: © 2020 |Volume: 10 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 20
ISSN: 2155-6873|EISSN: 2155-6881|EISBN13: 9781799807445|DOI: 10.4018/IJOPCD.2020040101
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White, Jonathan R. "A Case Study of Student Experiences of Multi-modal Net-based Language Learning." IJOPCD vol.10, no.2 2020: pp.1-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJOPCD.2020040101

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White, J. R. (2020). A Case Study of Student Experiences of Multi-modal Net-based Language Learning. International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD), 10(2), 1-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJOPCD.2020040101

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White, Jonathan R. "A Case Study of Student Experiences of Multi-modal Net-based Language Learning," International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD) 10, no.2: 1-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJOPCD.2020040101

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Abstract

This article presents the results of a case study of student attitudes toward the development of language skills through net-based language learning, and especially through a multi-modal platform, Adobe Connect. Research has demonstrated that language skills can be developed through different net-based set-ups, but that technology can sometimes be a barrier. An online survey was conducted with students on net-based English courses at a Swedish university. Informants reported that they had positive experiences of such learning, but that they felt that speaking skills were difficult to develop, often due to connection problems. Listening was a particular problem during so-called hybrid seminars, where net-based students interacted with campus students. Informants felt that the main pedagogical issues for net-based language learning were the attitudes of the instructors and students. The set-up of courses can help develop spoken language skills, including interaction, but also the willingness of fellow students to interact orally rather than through text chat is important.

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