English as a second language on a virtual platform: Tradition and innovation in a new medium
| Document type: | Journal Articles |
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| Article type: | Original article |
| Peer reviewed: | Yes |
| Author(s): | Thomas Hansson |
| Title: | English as a second language on a virtual platform: Tradition and innovation in a new medium |
| Journal: | Computer Assisted Language Learning |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Issue: | 1-2 |
| Pagination: | 63-79 |
| ISSN: | 0958-8221 |
| Publisher: | Routledge |
| Organization: | Blekinge Institute of Technology |
| Department: | School of Management (Sektionen för management) School of Management S- 371 79 Karlskrona +46 455 38 50 00 http://www.bth.se/mam/ |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | A pilot study at a local school explores a virtual world during English lessons. The objective of applying a Vygotskian experimental design to the study is to investigate the potential of software, interaction and integration related to problem-solving defined as text composition in a foreign language. Focus of research and practices is on the development of a virtual didactic, more specifically text interaction by a virtual game in the classroom and face-to-face dialogue by direct speech-dialogue in the computer room. The two-fold objectives cover understanding an integrated didactic on English and computer efficacy . By investigating the design of a combined virtual and physical learning environment we describe how the video-game generation operates (in) a social system of peers as they develop their computer skills and text composing ability. |
| Subject: | Education\General |
