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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Online Databases
Firstly, I got the article from Annual Review of Applied Linguistics which in Lisa.net. This article tells that the information and communication technology (ICT) has been used in language classroom for more two decades. This article begins by discussing both the parameters of ICT and the scope of literacies. It is then organized around discussion of the two types of literacies at the intersection of ICT and second language learning and of how new technologies facilitate acquisition of second language literacies and which second language literacies are needed foe learners to participate in an increasingly digital world. Besides that, it has identified a number of issue that need to be considered as teachers use ICT for language learning. In addition, ICT provides a context for learner identity formation through hybrid uses of language, in ways unexpected by teachers and learners. Similarly, although ICT provides opportunities for collaboration and interaction, they are not automatic and instruction needs to be skillfully scaffold for learners to benefit from such opportunities.
The source of this article is British Educational Research Journal. The article discusses the study of the experiences and perceptions of adults learning English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) through ICT in seven different learning centres in England. Strong claims are made for ICT based lifelong learning as an effective way of reducing the exclusion of various groups in society, yet, there is very little research to support these claims. This article reports the findings of such a study in relation to learners from one socially excluded group, adults from ethnic minority backgrounds, who are disproportionately deprived and often excluded by language. The findings show that technology is insufficient to overcome existing inequalities in access to learning, and to engage learners who would not otherwise undertake formal learning, but ICT based learning can reduce some aspects of social exclusion in terms of encouraging minority ethnic group learners to speak more within the host community. ICT based learning offers a space for language learning and practice, which is often absent in traditional ESOL classrooms and in the every day lives of these excluded groups. Learning is a social practice in which the level of commitment of tutors to encouraging the use of these media and creating a safe and private space for learning affects the range of learning activities with which learners engage and the impact of these on their everyday use of English.
Lastly, I found the journal from Emerald that uses Journal of European Industrial Training as its source. This article reports on a research study conducted in the UK, exploring learners’ perceptions of the quality of computer based learning materials. With an increasing emphasis on individual and collective learning to enhance competitive advantage, it is important for managers and HRD practitioners to be able to judge the quality of ICT based learning resources to assure effective learning. Yet, this is often a difficult task and a potential barrier to the use of computer based learning. In addition, learners’ perceptions may affect the quality of learning outcomes. The article presents a learner evaluation tool, a feature of which is the use of qualitative methods to elicit learners’ experiences. Research findings suggest that the factors influencing learning could be both positive and negative, highlighting the complexity and subjectivity of such evaluation. This is an important step towards recognition of how learning might be hindered or helped within the ICT context.
Here I want to share with all my readers about my experience using TSL Database Online Journal. This is my first time using this Online Journal, so I feel very excited because it can easily access the information that I want. Online Journal gives me more explanation and notification to know further about the Journal. There are many Journals that already there for students to get it at any time. For me, it helps more on my knowledge and experience. A part from that, I can look more on Journal that I have never seen before. In fact, it also gives me a good impact which I can use it for my study. Online Journal can become my reference when I needed in the next semester. In addition, the information that I want to search are related to the topic which I have to prepare for my blog or others work. I also can choose to get a full text or an abstract text of Journals. When I use it, the material or box searches are already there for me. It is easy and useful for all students from different education levels to use it. There are some parts that I feel boring because it is very slow to get access to this Online Journal. I have to wait for along time to make it available at my computer. Although the Online Journal sometime has a bit problem, I like to use it to maintain my own knowledge to further my study in UKM. Therefore, Online Journal is known as a dynamic reference for all users to get extra information.
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