Title of article :
A Study on College EFL Learning Community Based on QQ International
Author/Authors :
Li، WEI نويسنده Liaoning Police Academy,Dalian,China ,
Issue Information :
دوماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2013
Abstract :
An EFL Learning Community has been set up online via a free messaging tool QQ International to consolidate and apply the knowledge learnt in class. One sub-community aims at developing multicultural awareness while the other focuses on expertise training in English for the undergraduates in several universities. Our innovative approach is that the trainees interact with other participants with virtual icons, virtual roles and specific achievement goals according to curriculum-related scenarios. The project team utilized surveys and observations to analyze the advantages and disadvantages from different perspectives and gain further insight into the nature of member participation, knowledge application and learning interests. Results revealed that EFL Learning Community promoted learning interests and training efficiency, contributed to interprofessional collaboration and interpersonal cooperation, with the implication that levels of moderate anonymity are the most optimal for role-plays in a learning community both online and in real life.
Keywords :
EFL Learning Community , QQ International , designed scenarios , expertise
training , multiculturalism , English learning
Journal title :
International Journal Of Applied Linguistics And English Literature
Journal title :
International Journal Of Applied Linguistics And English Literature