出版社：International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
摘要：&60;p&62;&60;strong&62; &60;/strong&62;&60;/p&62; &60;p class&61;"p1"&62;This case study evaluated the impact of synchronous and asynchronous E-Language Learning activities (ELL-tivities) in an E-Language Learning Environment (ELLE) at Virtual University of Pakistan.The purpose of the study was to assess e-language learning analytics based on the constructivist approach of collaborative construction of knowledge.The courses selected for random sampling were &60;em&62;English Comprehension &60;/em&62;(Eng101), &60;em&62;Business &&59; Technical English &60;/em&62;(Eng201) and &60;em&62;Business Communication &60;/em&62;(Eng301).Three methods were employed to collect the data&58; observation of the communication and performance on given channels, students’ opinions on Graded Discussion Board (GDB), and a survey questionnaire.Out of a total population of 9919, 1025 responses were received for the survey questionnaire.The findings revealed that asynchronous e-language learning was quite beneficial for second language (L2) learners, but with some limitations which could be scaffolded by synchronous sessions.Based on the findings, the researcher suggested a blend of both synchronous and asynchronous paradigms to create an ideal environment for e-language learning in Pakistan.
关键词：E-Language Learning Environment; E-Language Learning activities; constructivism; asynchronous communication; synchronous communication; second language learning
