Research Methods at the Intersection of Technology and SLA

Isbell, Daniel R.; Dixon, Daniel H.; Plonsky, Luke

doi:10.4324/9781351117586-7

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“…Alobaid (2021) discovered that the use of ICT multimedia tools regarding affordances such as captions, can play a positive role in student writing accuracy. Isbell et al (2022) outlined a wide array of exciting potential advancements of ICTs in the second language classroom. These advancements include improved audio-input and output as well as synchronous computer mediated communication.…”

Section: History Of Online Learning In Second Language Acquisition (Sla)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Back to normal? ESL Instructors' Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Virtual Learning

Wolff,

Kane

2024

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Our study aimed to explore language instructors’ perceptions of virtual learning models as effective methods for English language instruction and acquisition in the K-12 context. The study was inspired by Manegre and Sabiri (2022), in which thirty-five online English teachers reported surprisingly positive experiences with online teaching models. The method was reported as equal to or better than traditional classroom English learning. Thus, the goal of this study was to collect a representative set of data which accurately depicts the opinions and experiences of K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers who were suddenly forced to switch to virtual instruction solely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This mixed-method study surveyed a large number of participants (N=117), all of whom had experience in traditional classroom instruction prior to this unplanned switch to online instruction. In addition to quantitative results that convey the K-12 ESL teachers’ views on online methodology, we also collected qualitative data which allowed these teachers an opportunity to discuss specific challenges and their thoughts on the future of the use of online tools in the ESL domain.

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Section: History Of Online Learning In Second Language Acquisition (Sla)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Back to normal? ESL Instructors' Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Virtual Learning

Wolff,

Kane

2024

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“…Under the influence of Chapelle's work (1997), CALL researchers began to use a variety of approaches that have representation from SLA to design studies and investigate questions of interest. However, because of the ongoing methodological discussion and reform in SLA and the continuous innovation in CALL, developing a research methodology at the intersection of SLA and CALL is challenging (Isbell, 2022). New CALL affordances motivated the emergence of additional and new methods to investigate learning and learning processes (Isbell ibid).…”

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“…However, this did not prevent CALL-based SLA research from producing some of its methods. For example, the feature of recording detailed user activity that apps and websites offer produced high-volume records of user behavior and the use of 'learning analytics' (Isbell, 2022). Chapelle (2009) states that incorporating SLA theories in CALL is crucial to rationalizing the vast interaction and linguistic environment provided by technology.…”

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The Intersection of Computer-Assisted-Language-Learning and SLA

El Harrath

2024

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This article provides an overview of the relationship between Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and how CALL practices can be informed and supported by SLA theories. To illustrate how CALL research has drawn on SLA research, a theoretical discussion of CALL theory and approaches and their underpinning principles in SLA is crucial. Research has proven the effectiveness of educational technologies in language learning. Therefore, it has become mandatory that the effectiveness of educational technologies should be blended with SLA insights about language and language learning to create theoretically and pedagogically sound CALL projects. Moreover, research in CALL, as a relatively new field, should make use of approaches and methods used in SLA research to investigate the questions of interest.

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Research Methods at the Intersection of Technology and SLA

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Back to normal? ESL Instructors' Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Virtual Learning

Back to normal? ESL Instructors' Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Virtual Learning

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