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Heejin Chang; Scott Windeatt – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2023
This study investigates the potential of "VoiceThread" (VT) as a learning tool in order to enhance learners' performance and confidence, and to provide the basis for continuing independent practice. The participants were students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds on a 10-week English for Academic Purposes (EAP)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Audio Equipment, Computer Software
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Cárdenas-Claros, Mónica Stella – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
This paper reports the results of three independent qualitative case studies that examined interactions with feedback as L2 listeners worked in self-regulated environments. Data on high-intermediate learners of English were collected from case studies conducted in Australia, Colombia and Chile. Results show that L2 listeners across case studies…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Mohd Nor, Nor Fariza; Hamat, Afendi; Embi, Mohamed Amin – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2012
Asynchronous communication by means of discussion forums plays an essential role in supporting collaborative learning. Online forums allow learners to ask questions, express their thoughts, share resources, and justify their opinions beyond the four walls of the classroom. Proponents of collaborative learning claim that this type of learning can…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Independent Study, Asynchronous Communication, Feedback (Response)
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Xu, Jing; Bull, Susan – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2010
Despite holding advanced language qualifications, many overseas students studying at English-speaking universities still have difficulties in formulating grammatically correct sentences. This article introduces an "independent open learner model" for advanced second language speakers of English, which confronts students with the state of their…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Sentences, Computer Assisted Instruction, Metalinguistics
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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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Strobl, Carola; Jacobs, Geert – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2011
In this article, we set out to assess QuADEM (Quality Assessment of Digital Educational Material), one of the latest methods for evaluating online language learning courseware. What is special about QuADEM is that the evaluation is based on observing the actual usage of the online courseware and that, from a checklist of 12 different components,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Video Technology, Feedback (Response)