l2 learners’ stories evidence from language exchange communities as an autonomous learning tool
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L2 Learners’ stories: Evidence from language
exchange communities as an autonomous learning tool
Cem BALÇIKANLI
Gazi University
English Language Teaching Department
E-mail: [email protected]
English as an International Language Conference,
İzmir - 2009
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Outline
1* web technologies in language learning
2* language exchange communities- how they work?
3* study
4* conclusions
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One way
Exclusive
Web designer
Static
In the hands of few
WEB 1.0
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Social networks
CollaborationCo-creation
Shared controlMy Web
WEB 2.0
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Today’s students are Digital Natives (Marc Prensky, 2001)
•Visual learners•Multi-taskers•Short attention spans•Use technology to express
themselves • Information analysts•Content producers•Real-time learners -
instant messages.
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Examples of Web 2.0 Technologies
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New technologies (self-access multimedia
facilities, for instance) provide the practical
means whereby learners can take a more
active part in decisions involved in learning.
Raya, M. K. & Fernandez, J. M. P. (2002). Learner Autonomy and New Technologies. Educational Media
International.39 (1) 61-68
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language exchange communities
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Worldia
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The english language institute, in the University of Florida
five international students learning english
Mixxer, Worldia interview
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Is it easy to use?
Is it interesting? Why?
Is it good for English practice? How?
How does it contribute to your independent
skills?
What other special features does it have?
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Extracts from students
… it keeps me alert in English.
…you can only learn some in class, so tools outside the classroom are important.
…thanks to this, I feel I have developed more awareness for my learning.
… it is very good for English practice.
… I feel less nervous when I practice English with it.
… it is essential in a way that it increases contact with language
…it is very motivating to use it.
… I can practice English in a way that I want.
…the potential use for language learning is great as it helps foster learner autonomy.
… I can learn daily expressions through this website.
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Language awareness
Learner independence
Less threatened atmosphere
Learner interaction
Authentic Language Exposure
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THANK YOU