Asynchronous Discussion Forums as Alternative Learning Logs for Freshmen in Taiwan

I-Chun Chen

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Asynchronous Discussion Forums as Alternative Learning Logs for Freshmen in Taiwan

非同步討論區做為另類學習活動單元：以台灣大一生為倒

陳怡君(I-Chun Chen)

語文與國際研究； 7期 (2010 / 12 / 01) ， P1 - 23

英文 DOI： 10.7084/LIS.201012.0001

網路討論區； EFL學習者；學習活動單元； online discussion forum ； EFL learner

Abstract │ Reference (36) │ Times Cited (1) │ Altmetrics

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Thanks to the advancement of technology, the digital network has made the world a small village just a finger click away. For English language learners (ELLs), the digital network also opens doors to abundant online English learning resources and numerous channels of communication with native English speakers across the world, without the constraints of time and space. However, due to limited English proficiency, lack of motivation, and language anxiety, most ELLs are uncertain of how, when, and where to gain access to a cross-cultural communication environment online. Therefore, the current research aims to explore online learning log activities through a public cross-cultural discussion forum-I Say You Say. Taiwanese university students enrolled in the researcher's three-credit Freshman English reading course were recruited as participants. Data from questionnaires, student and teacher interviews, and student postings were collected, analyzed, and triangulated. The researcher first examines strengths and weaknesses of computer-mediated communication activities, along with various features of online discussion forum and guidelines for designing online discussion forums, followed by a discussion of the implementation of the online discussion forum. The article concludes with suggestions, and implications for future research.

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Chou, H. C.(2007).Perceptions of receiving-site students of inter-university video conferencing foreign language courses.English Teaching and Learning,31(4),39-83.
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Chou, M.,Chang, L.,Chen, I.,Chen, C.,Chang, L.(2008).Implementing an international online forum: Potentials, procedures and problems.Hwa Kang Journal,14,19-44.
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Lin, C. C.(2007).FEL college students' perceptions of videoconferencing-assisted English learning.English Teaching and Learning,3,77-116.
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Wang, M.(2009).The ability of college students to think critically as displayed in online discussion.Taiwan Journal of TESOL,6(2),27-59.
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Brandl, K.(2002).Integrating internet-based reading materials into the foreign language curriculum: From teacher- to student-centered approaches.Language Learning & Technology,6(3),87-107.

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陳怡君(2012).Cross-cultural discussion forum: A study on reading strategies.語文與國際研究,9,61-84.

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