Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms [electronic resource] /
Gruba, P.author.
Hinkelman, D.author.
This book introduces an approach for making principled decisions about the use of technologies specifically in Applied Linguistics. The research is grounded in the growing area of 'blended learning' that seeks to combine face-to-face instruction with online-based interactions to record students using a foreign language productively.
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Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Tables and Figure; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1 Theoretical Foundations; Overview of blended learning; Computers and language learning; Considerations in blended language learning; Summary; 2 Understanding Technologies; Towards a wide definition of technologies; Dimensions of technologies; Summary; 3 Designs for Blended Language Learning; Micro level design considerations; Meso level design considerations; Macro level design considerations; Summary; 4 Blended Language Learning Assessment; Assessment literacy
Blending technology in assessmentAction research in assessment; Assessment futures; Summary; 5 Action Research in Blended Classrooms; Defining action research in blended environments; Principles of action research; Reflecting on a personal and team philosophy; Recognizing potential blind spots; Ethical considerations; Conducting action research; Summary; 6 Blended Language Lessons in Practice; Process of lesson design; Blended tasks and technologies; Case 1: blended oral communication task; Case 2: blended process writing task; Case 3: blended inter-class exchange; Summary
7 Blended Programmes in PracticeTheme 1: blended learning infrastructure; Theme 2: blended learning faculty teams; Theme 3: blended learning materials development; Summary; 8 Further Considerations; Teaching, learning and assessment; Professional development and training; Policy and leadership; Research and theory construction; References; Author Index; Subject Index
Includes bibliographical references (p.160-174) and indexes.
This book introduces an approach for making principled decisions about the use of technologies specifically in Applied Linguistics. The research is grounded in the growing area of 'blended learning' that seeks to combine face-to-face instruction with online-based interactions to record students using a foreign language productively.
Language and languages—Study and teaching.
Language and education.
Multilingualism.
Teaching.
Sociolinguistics.
English language.
Language Teaching.
Language Education.
Multilingualism.
Teaching and Teacher Education.
Sociolinguistics.
English.