A New Approach for Language Learning and Changing the Teacher's Role in Online Education

Abstract

Many online educational tools along with computer-assisted language learning (CALL) systems for language learning have sprouted up in the past several decades. Online learning meets the needs of students who have grown up in a world with rapidly changing technology. Online education can provide technology-enhanced and learner-centered instruction to students. Yet, there is a persistent myth that e-learning is not effective, particularly regarding language education. This chapter verifies that this is indeed only a myth. The author suggests that success or failure of online language learning is not necessarily due solely to online education itself. The chapter analyzes learners' motivations and their achievements. The chapter further discusses the teacher's role in online education.

Self-directed multimodal learning within a context of transformative open education

“…To effectively implement BL, teachers and lecturers fundamentally need to reconsider their teaching styles and approaches to optimise teaching and the learning experience (Eutsler 2018). This also implies a redefinition of the role of the lecturer to emphasise their role as 'facilitator' rather than that of 'teacher' (Kai 2019).…”