Technology-Mediated Learning 10 Years Later: Emphasizing Pedagogical or Utilitarian Applications?

: In recent years, educational technology has come a long way. Technological advancements and significant investments in computer equipment and training have opened new opportunities for foreign language teachers. In addition, instructional technology (IT) is now an accepted component of teacher tra...

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Published in:Foreign language annals 2007-03, Vol.40 (1), p.161-181
Main Author: Arnold, Nike
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beginning Teachers
College Faculty
College students
computer-assisted language learning
Educational Benefits
Educational Strategies
Educational Technology
Foreign language learning
foreign language teaching
Higher Education
instructional technology
Internet
Language Teachers
Learning Processes
Linguistics
Longitudinal Studies
National Surveys
Polls & surveys
Professional development
Schools
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Learning
Second language teachers
Second Languages
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher education
Teacher Surveys
Teaching assistants
Teaching Methods
Technological Advancement
Technology
Universities
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Summary:: In recent years, educational technology has come a long way. Technological advancements and significant investments in computer equipment and training have opened new opportunities for foreign language teachers. In addition, instructional technology (IT) is now an accepted component of teacher training and foreign language teaching. This study addresses the question how IT actually is being used for foreign language learning in higher education. It reports the findings of an online survey, which was completed by 173 college foreign language teachers. Results suggest that the vast majority of participants do use computer technology for their teaching, but at a very basic level. Teachers' IT use seems to be motivated largely by utilitarian reasons, followed by a variety of pedagogical benefits.
ISSN:0015-718X
1944-9720
DOI:10.1111/j.1944-9720.2007.tb02859.x