A Conceptual Model Incorporating Twitter as a Language Tool in ESL/EFL Learning

Autor/in	Upadhyay, Shalini
Titel	A Conceptual Model Incorporating Twitter as a Language Tool in ESL/EFL Learning
Quelle	In: TESOL International Journal, 13 (2018) 4, S.49-54 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2094-3938
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Social Media; Social Networks; Learning Processes; Teaching Methods; Electronic Publishing; Instructional Improvement; Network Analysis; Computer Assisted Instruction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Soziale Medien; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Learning process; Lernprozess; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Elektronisches Publizieren; Unterrichtsqualität; Netzplantechnik; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht
Abstract	In this paper, the author proposes a conceptual model with reference to the usage of Twitter as a language tool to enhance the learning of ESL/EFL. Due to the advancements in the technology and social media applications, teaching and learning of ESL/EFL have gone beyond the physical boundaries. This paper discusses the importance of microblog application-Twitter in ESL/EFL learning. The readers will find interesting ways of utilizing Twitter and its various features such as tweets, re-tweets, poll, etc for improving ESL/EFL scenarios. It will also be revealed that the ESL/EFL learning parameters derived from social network indicators -- degree, in-degree, centrality, density, and degree centralization play a critical role in evaluating the ESL/EFL learning. The participation level based on the social network analysis will affirm the improvement in the ESL/EFL learning. Finally, further research insights into the usage of the conceptual model in various settings are described. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01