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Virtual learning environments (VLEs) for distance language learning: shifting tutor roles in a contested space for interaction
- Source :
- Computer Assisted Language Learning. 25:129-143
- Publication Year :
- 2012
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2012.
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Abstract
- This article describes the rationale for pedagogical, technological and organisational choices in the design of a virtual learning environment (VLE) for an upper-intermediate Spanish course with regard to the roles of participants (tutors, moderators and learners). We report on findings from a preliminary evaluation of the interaction between the different actors and this space, using quantitative and qualitative data obtained from interviews, questionnaires and analysis of usage logs. We look at the tensions that emerge as tutors and learners adopt new roles and engage in new pedagogical relationships around the opportunities afforded by this kind of teaching and learning space. We argue that our attempt to promote interaction through our VLE model has resulted in a contested space where traditional hierarchies and relationships between tutors and learners are in a state of flux and where new hierarchies and relationships are constantly being forged. Finally we explore new ways in which tutors’ roles mig...
- Subjects :
- Linguistics and Language
Computer science
Distance education
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Qualitative property
Space (commercial competition)
Language acquisition
Language and Linguistics
Computer Science Applications
Blended learning
Pedagogy
ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION
Virtual learning environment
TUTOR
computer
computer.programming_language
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17443210 and 09588221
- Volume :
- 25
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........9b11bc27d2bccd74a9e2051e8b78ec61