Year: 2001
Type: article
Abstract: The case study reported here discusses the design, implementation and results of a series of collaborative Japanese language-learning sessions conducted synchronously and asynchronously via the Internet among globally distributed, cross-institutional teams of students.M U D / M O O (Multi-User Domain Object Oriented)-like team-room scenarios required students to engage in more extensive use of language skills than would be required in usual classroom work.This virtual classroom design provided a naturalistic environment for computer assisted language learning while motivating students to adapt more readily to interaction with peers in a varied, complex and uncertain environment.At the same time, the tasks to be accomplished provided students with the opportunity to engage in virtual teamwork with peers in a challenging and enjoyable problem-solving and decision-making context.Within this framework, Artificial Intelligence techniques that enhance team memory, sustain workflow processes, and employ user/learner models are considered to play an important role in the near future.
Source: Language Teaching
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4240909840