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Gómez-Rey, Pilar; Barbera, Elena; Fernández-Navarro, Francisco – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2017
This paper determines which instructional roles and outputs are important in the 21st century from the perspective of students in asynchronous learning environments. This research work uses a literature review, in-depth interviews with experts, and a pilot study with students to define the instructors' outputs. Following this, roles are determined…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Educational Environment, Teacher Role, Student Attitudes
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Pedrosa, Carlos Melgosa; Barbero, Basilio Ramos; Miguel, Arturo Román – Educational Technology & Society, 2014
This study compares an interactive learning manager for graphic engineering to develop spatial vision (ILMAGE_SV) to traditional methods. ILMAGE_SV is an asynchronous web-based learning tool that allows the manipulation of objects with a 3D viewer, self-evaluation, and continuous assessment. In addition, student learning may be monitored, which…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engineering Education, Spatial Ability, Asynchronous Communication
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Granena, Gisela – Language Learning & Technology, 2016
Interaction is a necessary condition for second language (L2) learning (Long, 1980, 1996). Research in computer-mediated communication has shown that interaction opportunities make learners pay attention to form in a variety of ways that promote L2 learning. This research has mostly investigated text-based rather than voice-based interaction. The…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Second Language Learning
Castrillo, María Dolores; Martín-Monje, Elena; Bárcena, Elena – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
This paper analyzes the adequacy of mobile chatting via Whatsapp for the enhancement of a type of spontaneous and colloquial written interaction which has a strong connection with oral discourse. This is part of a research project undertaken with Spanish students of German as a foreign language with a beginner's or quasi-beginner's level. The…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, German
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Tirado, Ramón; Hernando, Ángel; Aguaded, José Ignacio – Interactive Learning Environments, 2015
Interactive relationships in online learning communities can influence the process and quality of knowledge building. The aim of this study is to empirically investigate the relationships between network structures and social knowledge building in an asynchronous writing environment through discussion forums in a learning management system. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Plana, Mar Gutiérrez-Colon; Torrano, Pere Gallardo; Grova, M. Elisa – The EUROCALL Review, 2012
The aim of this experimental study was to find out the potential of using mobile phones in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL), specifically the use of Short Message Service (SMS) as a support tool in the EFL class. The research questions formulated for this project are the following: (1) Is using SMS messages via a mobile phone an…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction