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This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine th... more This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine the impact of social media on a learning community of university students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Edmodo is used with the participants in this study as a vehicle to promote language learning in a semesterlong experimental study. Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions. This case study aims at exploring the classroom dynamics when using these tools. Within this report, the details about the field study setup are provided, as well as the difficulties that occurred and the provided solutions. Finally, the following steps of the study are sketched and the data collected are reported.
This study seeks to determine the way EFL can be taught online, focusing on learners’ needs and e... more This study seeks to determine the way EFL can be taught online, focusing on learners’ needs and envisioning a web tool to meet the dynamic needs of today’s foreign language students in higher education. Hence, this paper provides a discussion about the difference that the incorporation and integration of social networking platforms make to teaching with a LMS. To meet this end, the study investigated EFL university students’ perceived beneficial value of the ICT tools used in the learning process in relation to (a) motivation (b) engagement (c) performance and (d) communication in a technology-enhanced language classroom.
Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts o... more Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts on its application into language teaching or complementing the traditional system with virtual learning and teaching. One of the major obstacles on the implementation of such systems into English Language Teaching (ELT) in Greece, besides other possible barriers, has been the disinclination of the teachers and instructors to adopt Information and Communication Technologies as an effective tool in language teaching. This study has been an attempt to explore the attitudes of English teachers in primary education toward web-based ELT. A questionnaire including 40 questions dealing with issues on ELT were sent to English language teachers in Greece. It was assumed that ELT professionals with enough experience in teaching and exposure to web-based resources can be of considerable help in revealing, at least, the fundamental concerns and attitudes towards the integration of ICT into English lea...
The use of the internet in education has been proven effective. This paper deals with the use of ... more The use of the internet in education has been proven effective. This paper deals with the use of the internet in the teaching of English language in Greece. In the field of foreign languages, the Web seems to be the ultimate tool, as its multimedia and hypertext nature has a lot of potential by integrating text, sound and video, easily accessible and modified. More specifically, the influence of the internet on information issues, the didactics and pedagogic material with regard to the foreign language is examined. Since there is not a great number of language learning Web sites designed for the particular needs of Greek students learning the English language and the amount on the Web is enormous, it is difficult for both teachers and students to choose websites that match their needs and interests. The situation raises a need for a Web evaluation system which can help them find and assess Web resources effectively..
This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine th... more This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine the impact of social media on a learning community of university students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Edmodo is used with the participants in this study as a vehicle to promote language learning in a semesterlong experimental study. Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions. This case study aims at exploring the classroom dynamics when using these tools. Within this report, the details about the field study setup are provided, as well as the difficulties that occurred and the provided solutions. Finally, the following steps of the study are sketched and the data collected are reported.
This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study which is conducted in order to determine ... more This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study which is conducted in order to determine the impact of social media on a learning community of university students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Edmodo is used with the participants in this study as a vehicle to promote language learning in a semester-long experimental study. Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions. This Case study aims at exploring the classroom dynamics when using these tools. Within this report, the details about the field study setup are provided, as well as the difficulties occurred and the provided solutions. Finally, the following steps of the study are sketched and the data collected are reported.
Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts o... more Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts on its application into language teaching or complementing the traditional system with virtual learning and teaching. One of the major obstacles on the implementation of such systems into English Language Teaching (ELT) in Greece, besides other possible barriers, has been the disinclination of the teachers and instructors to adopt Information and Communication Technologies as an effective tool in language teaching. This study has been an attempt to explore the attitudes of English teachers in primary education toward web-based ELT. A questionnaire including 40 questions -dealing with issues on ELT -were sent to English language teachers in Greece. It was assumed that ELT professionals with enough experience in teaching and exposure to web-based resources can be of considerable help in revealing, at least, the fundamental concerns and attitudes towards the integration of ICT into English learning and the factors contributing to their attitudes so as to provide some constructive information and suggestions for the adoption of technology in foreign language education. The findings suggest that teachers have positive attitudes toward online learning in general. With the focus on language and communication, foreign language teachers are continually searching for better ways of accessing authentic materials and providing experiences that will improve their students' knowledge and skills. Almost all respondents expressed the pressing need for a teacher-friendly website to supply web-enhanced English language learning resources and activities. Finally, this study may provide information about the potential of language acquisition through the Web. Important guidelines must be given in order to develop successful online ELT websites.
This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine th... more This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine the impact of social media on a learning community of university students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Edmodo is used with the participants in this study as a vehicle to promote language learning in a semesterlong experimental study. Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions. This case study aims at exploring the classroom dynamics when using these tools. Within this report, the details about the field study setup are provided, as well as the difficulties that occurred and the provided solutions. Finally, the following steps of the study are sketched and the data collected are reported.
This study seeks to determine the way EFL can be taught online, focusing on learners’ needs and e... more This study seeks to determine the way EFL can be taught online, focusing on learners’ needs and envisioning a web tool to meet the dynamic needs of today’s foreign language students in higher education. Hence, this paper provides a discussion about the difference that the incorporation and integration of social networking platforms make to teaching with a LMS. To meet this end, the study investigated EFL university students’ perceived beneficial value of the ICT tools used in the learning process in relation to (a) motivation (b) engagement (c) performance and (d) communication in a technology-enhanced language classroom.
Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts o... more Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts on its application into language teaching or complementing the traditional system with virtual learning and teaching. One of the major obstacles on the implementation of such systems into English Language Teaching (ELT) in Greece, besides other possible barriers, has been the disinclination of the teachers and instructors to adopt Information and Communication Technologies as an effective tool in language teaching. This study has been an attempt to explore the attitudes of English teachers in primary education toward web-based ELT. A questionnaire including 40 questions dealing with issues on ELT were sent to English language teachers in Greece. It was assumed that ELT professionals with enough experience in teaching and exposure to web-based resources can be of considerable help in revealing, at least, the fundamental concerns and attitudes towards the integration of ICT into English lea...
The use of the internet in education has been proven effective. This paper deals with the use of ... more The use of the internet in education has been proven effective. This paper deals with the use of the internet in the teaching of English language in Greece. In the field of foreign languages, the Web seems to be the ultimate tool, as its multimedia and hypertext nature has a lot of potential by integrating text, sound and video, easily accessible and modified. More specifically, the influence of the internet on information issues, the didactics and pedagogic material with regard to the foreign language is examined. Since there is not a great number of language learning Web sites designed for the particular needs of Greek students learning the English language and the amount on the Web is enormous, it is difficult for both teachers and students to choose websites that match their needs and interests. The situation raises a need for a Web evaluation system which can help them find and assess Web resources effectively..
This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine th... more This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study that is conducted in order to determine the impact of social media on a learning community of university students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Edmodo is used with the participants in this study as a vehicle to promote language learning in a semesterlong experimental study. Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions. This case study aims at exploring the classroom dynamics when using these tools. Within this report, the details about the field study setup are provided, as well as the difficulties that occurred and the provided solutions. Finally, the following steps of the study are sketched and the data collected are reported.
This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study which is conducted in order to determine ... more This paper presents the first step of an ongoing study which is conducted in order to determine the impact of social media on a learning community of university students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Edmodo is used with the participants in this study as a vehicle to promote language learning in a semester-long experimental study. Twitter is used as an ongoing public channel of communication for academic and co-curricular discussions. This Case study aims at exploring the classroom dynamics when using these tools. Within this report, the details about the field study setup are provided, as well as the difficulties occurred and the provided solutions. Finally, the following steps of the study are sketched and the data collected are reported.
Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts o... more Web-based education is a growing concern in most European countries and there have been efforts on its application into language teaching or complementing the traditional system with virtual learning and teaching. One of the major obstacles on the implementation of such systems into English Language Teaching (ELT) in Greece, besides other possible barriers, has been the disinclination of the teachers and instructors to adopt Information and Communication Technologies as an effective tool in language teaching. This study has been an attempt to explore the attitudes of English teachers in primary education toward web-based ELT. A questionnaire including 40 questions -dealing with issues on ELT -were sent to English language teachers in Greece. It was assumed that ELT professionals with enough experience in teaching and exposure to web-based resources can be of considerable help in revealing, at least, the fundamental concerns and attitudes towards the integration of ICT into English learning and the factors contributing to their attitudes so as to provide some constructive information and suggestions for the adoption of technology in foreign language education. The findings suggest that teachers have positive attitudes toward online learning in general. With the focus on language and communication, foreign language teachers are continually searching for better ways of accessing authentic materials and providing experiences that will improve their students' knowledge and skills. Almost all respondents expressed the pressing need for a teacher-friendly website to supply web-enhanced English language learning resources and activities. Finally, this study may provide information about the potential of language acquisition through the Web. Important guidelines must be given in order to develop successful online ELT websites.
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