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Title: An Analysis of Social Network Websites for Language Learning: Implications for Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language
Language: English
Authors: Liu, M., Abe, K., Cao, M. W., Liu, S., Ok, D. U., Park, J., Parrish, C., Sardegna, V. G.
Source: CALICO Journal. 2015 32(1):113-152.
Availability: Equinox Publishing Ltd. Office 415, The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX, UK. Tel: +44-114-221-0285; Fax: +44-114-279-6522; e-mail: journals@equinoxpub.com; Web site: www.equinoxpub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 40
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Social Media, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Language Teachers, Usability, Web Sites, Teaching Methods, Web 2.0 Technologies, Teacher Attitudes, College Students, Questionnaires, Program Effectiveness, Use Studies, Video Technology, Student Attitudes
ISSN: 2056-9017
Abstract: Although educators are excited about the potential of social network sites for language learning (SNSLL), there is a lack of understanding of how SNSLL can be used to facilitate teaching and learning for English as Second language (ESL) instructors and students. The purpose of this study was to examine the affordances of four selected SNSLL (LingQ, Lang-8, italki, and Polyglotclub) through site design and user experience from two perspectives: using the sites as a language teacher through site analyses; and using the sites as a language learner through usability testing. The findings showed that these sites have the potential to facilitate language learning. The learning tasks created using the social networking features of these sites are to provide examples of how to use these SNSLL as teaching tools under a socio-constructivist learning framework. In addition, the results of the usability testing highlighted the importance of considering the website's information, interface, and interaction designs. SNSLL should be as easy to use and as intuitive to navigate as possible. We hope the findings will provide valuable insights regarding how SNSLL can be used as teaching and learning tools, and how they should be designed to facilitate pedagogical goals.
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Entry Date: 2015
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