Chinese EFL Students' Perspectives on the Integration of Technology

Autor/inn/en	Zhu, Ming; Bu, Jiemin
Titel	Chinese EFL Students' Perspectives on the Integration of Technology
Quelle	In: English Language Teaching, 2 (2009) 3, S.153-162 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1916-4742
Schlagwörter	Technology Integration; Asians; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Internet; Instructional Effectiveness; Writing Skills; Skill Development; Computer Mediated Communication; Educational Benefits; Web Based Instruction; Learning Processes; Teaching Methods; Management Systems; Online Surveys; Personal Autonomy; Statistical Analysis; Independent Study; Student Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Educational Technology; Information Technology; Undergraduate Students; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Asian; Asiat; Asiatin; Asiaten; Asiate; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Unterrichtserfolg; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Computerkonferenz; Bildungsertrag; Web Based Training; Learning process; Lernprozess; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Individuelle Autonomie; Statistische Analyse; Selbststudium; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Unterrichtsmedien; Informationstechnologie
Abstract	This study explores the centrality of the technology integration to Chinese EFL students' experiences in College English instruction. Students involved in this qualitative and quantitative study described the effectiveness of Web-based instructional environments (WBIEs) facilitated by the WebNing course management systems. Sources that were used for data analysis include online survey and oral interviews. The study demonstrates that students perceive the advantages of using Web-based instruction (WBI). They feel that the WBI greatly enhances their experiences by (1) developing their writing skills through online essay, (2) improving their communication skills through online discussion and (3) providing greater learner autonomy. Besides, Web-based learning empowers students to be actively involved in the learning process and to be responsible for their own learning. The findings of this study provide a useful reference point for those educators contemplating the implementation of a web-based instruction. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01