Learning a Second Language in Three Dimensions: Potential Benefits and the Evidence so Far

Autor/in	Schwienhorst, Klaus
Titel	Learning a Second Language in Three Dimensions: Potential Benefits and the Evidence so Far
Quelle	In: Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2 (2009) 1-2, S.153-163 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1792-8788
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Educational Benefits; Second Language Instruction; Computer Simulation; Computer Assisted Instruction; Teaching Methods; Personal Autonomy; Independent Study; Learning Processes; Freedom; Management Systems; Language Research + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Bildungsertrag; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Individuelle Autonomie; Selbststudium; Learning process; Lernprozess; Freiheit; Sprachforschung
Abstract	When looking at virtual environments and language learning we can take our pick where to begin. Should it be technology or pedagogy? I will use the pedagogical concept of learner autonomy to approach virtual environments in different ways. First, there is a need to look at interaction and online interaction; second, reflection as an essential ingredient to learning processes; and third, experimentation as the freedom to play around with learning tools in a stress-reduced learning environment. All three have strong links to the way we understand virtual environments. I will finish with a quick look at current research projects involving a promising virtual environment, Second Life. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Themes in Science and Technology Education. The Educational Approaches to Virtual Reality Technologies Laboratory, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GR 45110, Greece. Tel: +30-2651005697; Fax: +30-2651005854; Web site: http://earthlab.uoi.gr/theste
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01