Adopting Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication (SCMC) into Second Language Classrooms

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10.2991/assehr.k.220103.049How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Computer-Assisted Language Learning; Synchronous-Computer Mediated Communication; Text-Chat Activities; Second Language Acquisition

Abstract

The content of this article is based on the recent practice of adopting text-chatting, a form of synchronous computer-mediated communication (SCMC). The benefit of text-chat in second language acquisition has been focused on computer-assisted language learning (CALL) research and second language acquisition research (SLA). However, the consistent result has not been successfully provided. Thus, the pros and cons of text-chat activities in the second language classroom in the ELF context are discussed in this article. The aim of this article is to examine the effect of text-chat activities in second language classrooms. Overall, text-chat activities are possible potential of fostering second language acquisition in terms of students’ performance, motivation toward learning English, and other skills (e.g., chatting skills) although they have some disadvantages to manage the class. The possible use of text-chatting will be discussed.

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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Atsushi Miura
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/01/06
TI  - Adopting Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication (SCMC) into Second Language Classrooms
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 343
EP  - 350
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220103.049
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220103.049
ID  - Miura2022
ER  -