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Learner Engagement in Computer-Mediated Chinese Learning

Learner Engagement in Computer-Mediated Chinese Learning

Zhiyan Guo, Zhizhuo Guo
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9781466628212|ISBN10: 1466628219|EISBN13: 9781466628229
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2821-2.ch007
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Guo, Zhiyan, and Zhizhuo Guo. "Learner Engagement in Computer-Mediated Chinese Learning." Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances, edited by Bin Zou, et al., IGI Global, 2013, pp. 104-117. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2821-2.ch007

APA

Guo, Z. & Guo, Z. (2013). Learner Engagement in Computer-Mediated Chinese Learning. In B. Zou, M. Xing, Y. Wang, M. Sun, & C. Xiang (Eds.), Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances (pp. 104-117). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2821-2.ch007

Chicago

Guo, Zhiyan, and Zhizhuo Guo. "Learner Engagement in Computer-Mediated Chinese Learning." In Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances, edited by Bin Zou, et al., 104-117. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2013. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2821-2.ch007

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Abstract

Learner engagement has been a topical discussion for decades in both face-to-face teaching of the classroom and computer-mediated virtual learning environment. It is becoming increasingly essential in the agenda of British Higher Education institutions, especially with the tripling of the tuition fee. This chapter focuses on how to engage students with various online activities to improve their proficiency in Chinese as a foreign language. The study shows that students enhanced their learning experience by using voice tools to improve their speaking and listening, by sharing their writing within the learning community, and by documenting their own learning journeys with e-portfolio pages. Using the data from various instruments, the authors evaluate the effectiveness of the tools, analyse and discuss the advantages and problems with blended learning in the context of teaching Chinese as a foreign language.

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