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Lee, Cynthia – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
Human perceptions influence attitudes and intentions, and can predict actions. Despite the popular use of technology for English language teaching, and the association between learner factors and technology use, little is known about language learners' use of technology for personal and interpersonal learning activities, and whether there is a…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Technology Uses in Education
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Lai, Chun; Yeung, Yuk; Hu, Jingjing – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2016
Helping students to become autonomous learners, who actively utilize technologies for learning outside the classroom, is important for successful language learning. Teachers, as significant social agents who shape students' intellectual and social experiences, have a critical role to play. This study examined students' and teachers' perceptions of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, College Faculty
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Chen, Hao-Jan Howard – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2011
The development of adequate collocational knowledge is important for foreign language learners; nonetheless, learners often have difficulties in producing proper collocations in the target language. Among the various ways of learning collocations, the DDL (data-driven learning) approach encourages independent learning of collocations and allows…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Phrase Structure
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Lai, Chun; Gu, Mingyue – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2011
Current computer-assisted language learning (CALL) research has identified various potentials of technology for language learning. To realize and maximize these potentials, engaging students in self-initiated use of technology for language learning is a must. This study investigated Hong Kong university students' use of technology outside the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Learning Motivation, Self Management
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Lu, Dan – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2010
Much has been learnt about the advantages of computer-based self-access language learning (SALL). However, little is mentioned about the pitfalls of using SALL to promote learning independence. This article presents a study of some university students' use of SALL. It reports their responses to the integration of SALL into an ESL course. The…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Personal Autonomy, English (Second Language), Independent Study
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Reinders, Hayo; Lazaro, Noemi – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2007
Self-access centres are sometimes portrayed as being at the forefront of pedagogical innovation. They are also said to be technology-rich language learning environments. In practice, however, the application of technology in a self-access environment has proven to be a challenge. This article focuses on 10 self-access centres that were found to be…
Descriptors: Innovation, Educational Technology, Educational Environment, Technology Uses in Education