synchronous communication tools in efl online learning in china
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Synchronous Communication Tools in EFL Online Learning
in China
Guoqiang CuiThe University of Southern Mississippi
July 22, 2008
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Opportunities and Challenges
Online learning is developing at a faster speed
Creative, happy, productive and relevant place for successful learning
EFL (English as a Foreign Language) course has its unique feature and requirement for synchronous communication
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Synchronous Communication and tools
communication that happens at the same time,
immediately, a give-and-take
Text based and the audio or video based tools
more tools are integrated with all the audio, video
and text functions
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TelephoneThe most popular tool people would use to have the immediate conversation with othersCell phones with SMS, MMS functionsTelephone conference
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MSN/Yahoo Messenger Free program for all kinds of communicationHave their user account and install the softwareinstant messagingvideo call
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ICQ (I Seek You)
Personal communication tool Sign up for a free account and installInstant messagingPC-to-PC or PC-to-phone callsMultiple-user conference
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SkypeOne of the most popular online voice communication toolFree software/free account PC-to-PC callCall land lines and receive callsVideo conferencing
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Chat room Online forum or communityReal-time online chatInstant messagingAudio or even video discussion
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Video/audio conferenceA whole set of telecommunications technologies to connect people from different locationsLive support for students in remote locationsMediated with computers, microphones, cameras, speakers, etc.
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EFL Teaching and Learning in China
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Students’ passion and interest in EFL learning
Entrance of the WTO and the coming of 2008 Olympic GamesUniversities and colleges requirementsSpringing up of training centers
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Distant learning and technology development
The CERNET (China Education and Research Network), connects 900 universities in 100 cities with 1 million computersin total 2.94 million computers, 10,000 schools have their own campus networksLife-long educational system with Chinese characteristics which is diverse in its norms, levels, forms and functions.
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Problem in EFL online course
Language is communication Unbalanced emphasis on language skillsNo adequate equipment or software
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IntegrationEnglish learning’s special requirements and featuresComprehensive language skillsOnline interaction and communication in EFL course
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Reading and WritingChat to know foreigners and learn another foreign cultureWriting while readingTeachers post questions and students reply
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Listening and speakingSkills easily overlooked in the online course
Listening while chatting
Live lecture and communication
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Issues to Consider
DistractionTechnical problemsTeachers
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ConclusionEFL online teaching and learning will have its great potentials in ChinaSynchronous communication tools will make online EFL online course more interesting and effective
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