Speaking to Learn: Accessing Language, Identity and Power through Web Conferencing - Couverture souple

Paula, Charbonneau-Gowdy

 
9783639074000: Speaking to Learn: Accessing Language, Identity and Power through Web Conferencing
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639074009 ISBN 13 : 9783639074000
Editeur : VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

With the advent of Web 2.0 technology and computers being used as tools for connecting people rather than for information processing, a new ?third? space is opening up that is redefining learning. Drawing on Sociocultural theory, Speaking to Learn traces groups of multicultural language learners as they negotiate their learning, asking the questions: What barriers prevent learners from investing in using another language? How can technology compound or respond to such tensions? The concepts of learning as dialogue-based and identity as dynamic, frame the nature of the historical, political, cultural and pedagogical factors influencing these learners. Their stories suggest the advantages of video-based web conferencing to learning and constructing more empowered identities. This identity construction is an important consideration for individuals from evolving democracies that are struggling to access international connections and recognition. The stories will be of interest to anyone involved in learning with computer technology, especially language learners, educators, researchers and policy makers as they consider the practices used and promoted in their language learning sites.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

With the advent of Web 2.0 technology and computers being used as tools for connecting people rather than for information processing, a new ?third? space is opening up that is redefining learning. Drawing on Sociocultural theory, Speaking to Learn traces groups of multicultural language learners as they negotiate their learning, asking the questions: What barriers prevent learners from investing in using another language? How can technology compound or respond to such tensions? The concepts of learning as dialogue-based and identity as dynamic, frame the nature of the historical, political, cultural and pedagogical factors influencing these learners. Their stories suggest the advantages of video-based web conferencing to learning and constructing more empowered identities. This identity construction is an important consideration for individuals from evolving democracies that are struggling to access international connections and recognition. The stories will be of interest to anyone involved in learning with computer technology, especially language learners, educators, researchers and policy makers as they consider the practices used and promoted in their language learning sites.

Biographie de l'auteur

Paula Charbonneau-Gowdy, PhD: Studied Second Language Education Philosophy at McGill University, Canada. Presently is Senior Advisor in Learning Development and Technology at the Canada School of Public Service, Government of Canada.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639074009
ISBN 13 
9783639074000
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
384
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Personne responsable
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