Effects of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning On Second Language Composition of University-Level Intermediate Spanish Students

Problem question:

        1.      What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology tools compared to the traditional education system?
Oxford, R. M. N, (2004) Effects of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning on Second Language Composition of University-Level Intermediate Spanish Students. Retrieve from the following link: http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4688/m2/1/high_res_d/dissertation.pdf  
           This article is relevant to my literature review paper as it talks about different technology tools which pave the way for students to enhance their vocabulary, practice grammar, and learn a language. The purpose of this study was to identify students that use technology tools to enhance their grammar and writing skills, and describe the differences between traditional education systems and those that use technology tools.
           I have chosen this research paper as it will provide me information about the role of technology in learning a language in comparison to the traditional system. In addition, it will give me a clear picture of the advantages and disadvantages of using technology tools to improve students’ writing skills, enhance students’ vocabulary, and grammar.

 

“The Impact of Using Technology in Teaching English as a Second

Language”

Problem questions:
      1.      What is the impact of using technology tools to teach a language as a second language?
        2.      How can technology tools be used in order to improve students’ reading, listening, writing and speaking skills properly, as well as which tools are appropriate to make these improvements?
Bassma, B.N (2013). The Impact of Using Technology in Teaching English as a Second Language: Retrieve from the flowing link: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ells.v3n1p111
          This case study is obviously applicable to my literature review paper as it aims to underline the role tools of technology have in teaching a language. It talks about various strategies and techniques which can be used in order to help students to learn a language and improve all four (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) of their skills by integrating technology into classroom activities. There are many technology tools such as the internet, computer assisted language learning programs, presentation software, electronic dictionaries, chatting and email messaging programs, listening CD-players, and learning video-clips that facilitated the learning environment.
          The reason that I selected this article is because it talks about the role of technology in teaching and learning a language. In fact, this will enable me to find how technology tools can be used in order to improve students’ reading, listening, writing and speaking skills properly, as well as which tools are appropriate to make these improvements. Additionally, it provides me information about different strategies and techniques to support teaching and learning environment.

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“Reflection Using an Online Discussion Forum: Impact on Student Learning and Satisfaction”

Problem questions:
1.      What online communication or social networking strategies might help to engage students in meaningful activities and tasks?
Bye, L., Smith, S., & Rallis, H. (2009) Reflection Using an Online Discussion Forum: Impact on Student Learning and Satisfaction. Education, 28(8), 841-855
             This quasi-experimental study discusses whether students are satisfied and learn more using an online discussion with peers, or a hardcopy reflection with one-time feedback from the facilitator/instructor. A t-test was used to measure the difference between an experimental section and a comparison section of the same course regarding the following: post-course ratings of how well the course objectives had been achieved, what students hoped to gain from the course, satisfaction with the course, and student end-of-the-semester grades.
             I have chosen this quasi-experimental study because it explains how the advent of online asynchronous and synchronous discussion tools creates the potential for students to carry on a reflective dialogue with one another, making reflection an interactive, shared process rather than merely a solitary process, and can potentially facilitate the constructivist method of reflective knowledge acquisition. It also gives me a clear picture of whether the use of asynchronous discussion forums increases communication between students, peers, and the facilitator/instructor.

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“Technology-Enhanced, Collaborative Language Learning”

Problem questions:
1.      Do technology tools create a healthy environment for students to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to learn a language?
2.      What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology tools to teach a language?
Wang, Y. (2008). Collaborate to Learn: A Case Study of Technology-enhanced, Collaborative Language Learning. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1007(1), 189-198. doi:10.1063/1.2937605
           This case study is very relevant to my research paper because it was conducted to examine how the use of technology-enhanced, collaborative language learning enables students to work collaboratively in a university context. The aim of the study was to explore some technological aspects of language education, to consider these aspects in terms of language studies and to enable each student to develop his or her ability to improve this style of learning. Furthermore, it talks about advantages and disadvantages of technology tools in teaching a language.
           I have chosen this case study because it provides me a clear picture of how technology tools pave the way for students to work collaboratively and learn a language. It also reveals the impact of technology tools in enhancing students’ various skills and promoting a high level of understanding. Furthermore, it is important that people understand the advantages and disadvantages of tools of technology in teaching a language.