Korean EFL Learner Preference for Voice-Based Audio Asynchronous Online Discussion

• 영문명: Korean EFL Learner Preference for Voice-Based Audio Asynchronous Online Discussion
• 발행기관: 한국외국어교육학회
• 저자명: David Forbes Washburn
• 간행물 정보: 『Foreign Languages Education』Vol.31 No.1, 35~65쪽, 전체 31쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.03.30

영문 초록

This study explores Korean EFL learner preferences and perceptions of digital composing (DC) with innovative online technology tools during the implementation of emergency remote learning measures. The research compares learner use of text-based DC and voice-based audio asynchronous online discussion (AOD). This paper investigates the following research problem: What digital modes of interactive, online instructional design can serve as appropriate, learner-accepted replacements for offline instruction? One prior finding indicated that Korean undergraduate EFL learners preferred text and audio DC to video modes. To follow up, this paper investigates 57 learners’ preferences and perceptions toward text-based and voice-based DC, and compares the results. The data analysis methods employ paired-samples Tests, and a thematic analysis to identify issues raised in student comments. The results reveal that learners’ levels of user satisfaction with voice-based audio AOD and their ratings of its perceived usefulness confirm that it can be a satisfactory, effective, and preferable task for engaging learners in digitally-mediated four-skills practice. Another finding is that utilizing a voice-based audio module did not significantly alter learners’ course satisfaction when superseding a text-based module. These findings inform pedagogical practice with empirical insights regarding learners’ use of digital technologies, levels of acceptance, and DC preferences.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Theoretical Background

Ⅲ. Research Methods

Ⅳ. Results and Discussion

Ⅴ. Conclusion

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키워드

음성 기반 온라인 토론 문자 기반 디지털 구성 상호작용 커리큘럼 디자인 긴급 원격 학습 voice-based audio asynchronous online discussion text-based digital composing interactive curricular design emergency remote learning