ISSN:
0958-3440
Source:
Cambridge Journals Digital Archives
Topics:
Linguistics and Literary Studies
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Computer Science
Notes:
To respond to students' need for more speaking practice, the Open University's Centre for Modern Languages is currently investigating the benefits of using an Internet-based, real-time audio application in distance learning/teaching. During a four-month trial period, French and German students met at weekly intervals to use the target language and participated in role-plays or other pre-arranged learning tasks requiring collaborative interaction. This paper describes the FLUENT (Framework for Language Use in Environments Embedded in New Technology) project from the tutors' point of view, focusing on how learner autonomy and the tutor role were affected by the new learning environment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S095834400000495X
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