Research Article
From structured to unstructured learning via a technology-mediated learning framework
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.25-9-2018.155575, author={Lindsay Miller and Junjie Gavin Wu}, title={From structured to unstructured learning via a technology-mediated learning framework}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning}, volume={5}, number={17}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={EL}, year={2018}, month={10}, keywords={Technology-mediated framework, out-of-class learning, smartphones}, doi={10.4108/eai.25-9-2018.155575} }- Lindsay Miller
Junjie Gavin Wu
Year: 2018
From structured to unstructured learning via a technology-mediated learning framework
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EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.25-9-2018.155575
Abstract
In this paper we propose a simple technology-mediated framework for course design. By way of a group project, students were asked to discuss issues about their local culture using their second language. We illustrate that this type of out-of-class learning stimulated the students to use a technologically enhanced learning environment by engaging them with meaningful communication and we show instances from the project data where the following areas were covered: content, collaboration, and learner autonomy. Smartphones, when used appropriately, can be a useful tool for content and language learning.
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