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This book explores the implementation of an online representational tool, GroupScribbles, in Chinese-as-a-second-language classrooms from primary school to secondary school. It demonstrates the effectiveness of combining online representational tools with face-to-face classroom learning, and provides a workable approach to analysing interactions interweaving social and cognitive dimensions, which take place in the networked classroom. A series of suggestions regarding networked second language learning will help educators effectively implement information and communication technology tools in the classroom.
List of contents
1 Introduction.- Section I: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations for Computer-Supported Collaborative L2 Learning.- 2 Theoretical Foundations of Collaborative Language Learning.- 3 Computer-Supported Collaborative L2 Learning.- 4 Funnel Model: A Pedagogical Model for Enhancing Classroom-Based Collaborative Learning.- 5 Analytic Framework for Multimedia and Multimodal Collaborative Learning .- Section II: A Case Study of Networked Chinese Second Language Classroom.- 6 An Ideal Chinese Second Language Lesson.- 7 Mutual Benefits of Face-to-Face and Online Interactions.- 8 Teacher Orchestration in the Networked Classroom.- Section III: Conclusion.- 9 Appropriating Representational Tools for Productive Collaboration.
About the author
Dr. Wen Yun is an Assistant Professor with the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her research interests include technology-enhanced language learning, computer-supported collaborative learning, teaching Chinese as a second language, learning design, and learning analytics.
