Synchronous Computer-Mediated Collaborative Writing In The Esl Classroom.

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This research explores the transferability of the internet communication tool (ICT), Googledocs, as a computer supported collaborative learning tool (CSCL) in the ESL classroom. That is, whether the use of this authentic tool---one created specifically for the purpose of facilitating collaboration among real people in real life contexts---when employed as a writing tool in the language classroom, suggests any advantages for learners. This exploratory study describes the nature of student interaction during the writing process in both environments and compares end results for those environments in question: face-to-face and computer-mediated. Informed by current SLA theory, the current project's descriptive analysis aims ...
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Overview

This research explores the transferability of the internet communication tool (ICT), Googledocs, as a computer supported collaborative learning tool (CSCL) in the ESL classroom. That is, whether the use of this authentic tool---one created specifically for the purpose of facilitating collaboration among real people in real life contexts---when employed as a writing tool in the language classroom, suggests any advantages for learners. This exploratory study describes the nature of student interaction during the writing process in both environments and compares end results for those environments in question: face-to-face and computer-mediated. Informed by current SLA theory, the current project's descriptive analysis aims at a more concrete conceptualization of what implications for language learning and development Googledocs may have for learners. Also discussed are the pedagogical limitations for and suggested considerations of employing this tool in the language classroom.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781243451613
  • Publisher: BiblioLabsII
  • Publication date: 9/2/2011
  • Pages: 138
  • Product dimensions: 7.44 (w) x 9.69 (h) x 0.30 (d)

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