This book explores the implementation of an online representational tool, GroupScribbles, in Chinese-as-a-second-language classrooms from primary school to secondary school. It demonstrates the effectiveness of combining online representational tools with face-to-face classroom learning, and provides a workable approach to analysing interactions interweaving social and cognitive dimensions, which take place in the networked classroom. A series of suggestions regarding networked second language learning will help educators effectively implement information and communication technology tools in the classroom.
This book explores the implementation of an online representational tool, GroupScribbles, in Chinese-as-a-second-language classrooms from primary school to secondary school. It demonstrates the effectiveness of combining online representational tools with face-to-face classroom learning, and provides a workable approach to analysing interactions interweaving social and cognitive dimensions, which take place in the networked classroom. A series of suggestions regarding networked second language learning will help educators effectively implement information and communication technology tools in the classroom.
Contributes to the computer-supported collaborative learning literature in the area of language teaching and learning Explores how small-group interactions interweaving social and cognitive dimensions take place in networked classrooms Provides insights on designing and leveraging collaborative tools in L2 classroom teaching and learning
Yun Wen
Computer-supported collaborative learning Chinese as a second language classroom interactions Activity design and enactment Collaborative writing Chinese language education Information and Communication Technologies Representational Tools learning and instruction