This descriptive study presents the first research cycle with four
synchronous telecollaborative language learning sessions on Zoom between
Irish and Chinese teenagers. Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS)
post-questionnaire results show that the mean of interaction enjoyment scale
is the highest compared to the other four categories, which implies that
telecollaboration provides an enjoyable and authentic environment for Irish
adolescent learners to experience communication with native speakers.
However, low averages of ISS categories indicate some factors are at play
such as short telecollaboration duration and potential technological issues.
The gap between the previous needs analysis and current findings
demonstrates that participants probably underestimated the challenge of
engaging with Chinese native speakers, which would suggest that more
scaffoldings and preparations are required for beginning-level learners
before and during telecollaborations.
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