WhatsApp as a Site for Meaningful Dialogue [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Mobile Learning (14th, Lisbon, Portugal, Apr 14-16, 2018).

Autor/inn/en	Keogh, Conor; Robles, Heydy
Titel	WhatsApp as a Site for Meaningful Dialogue [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Mobile Learning (14th, Lisbon, Portugal, Apr 14-16, 2018).
Quelle	(2018), (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Computer Software; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Foreign Countries; Asynchronous Communication; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; International Relations; Intercultural Communication; Student Attitudes; Educational Benefits; English (Second Language); Private Colleges; Undergraduate Students; Dialogs (Language); Colombia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Telekommunikationstechnik; Ausland; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Internationale Beziehungen; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Schülerverhalten; Bildungsertrag; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Privathochschule; Dialog; Dialogs; Dialogue; Dialogues; Kolumbien
Abstract	Smart-phone technology is pervasive across Colombia, even among those of lower economic means. This has greatly changed the face of society and the world of education is no different. Instant messaging services like WhatsApp allow for an extension of the traditional classroom. This study is concerned with how such technology allows learners of a second language a space where true dialogue and meaningful interaction may occur. This report presents progress of an ongoing investigation into how a shared WhatsApp group may be used as a site for dialogue for students of International Relations. The study consists of analysis of the interaction which occurs in the group as well as learner reflection on the benefits of the space. The data generated thus far have demonstrated examples of interaction between participants in their second language on complex themes related to their country and the international community. Participant responses have been positive on the benefits of the space. The study adds further credence to a growing body of work on the benefits of such a space for encouraging discussion, participation and enhancement of learner identity. [For the complete proceedings, see ED590271.] (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Association for the Development of the Information Society. e-mail: secretariat@iadis.org; Web site: http://www.iadisportal.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01