A Case Study of Technology Integration in an EFL Classroom  

Oleh:

Ming, Zhu

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: The Asian ESP Journal vol. 6 no. 2 (2010), page 150-177.
Topik: technology integration; web-based instruction; Chinese EFL students
Fulltext: Untitled7.pdf (595.75KB)

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This study examines the evaluation of technology integration in a Chinese English-as-aforeign- language (EFL) classroom. It focuses on the description of the effectiveness of webbased instructional environments (WBIEs) facilitated by the WebNing course management system. Data used for analysis include an online survey and oral interviews. The study demonstrates that students perceive the use of web-based instruction (WBI) as advantageous. Findings show students feel WBI enhances their classroom experience by (1) developing writing skills through online essays; (2) improving communication skills through online discussion; and (3) providing greater learner autonomy. Furthermore, web-based learning empowers students to be actively involved in the learning process and to be responsible for their own learning. As technology-enhanced instruction is relatively new in China, the findings of this study can provide a useful reference point for Chinese English teachers contemplating the implementation of WBI.

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