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Learning effects of an experimental EFL program in Second Life.
- Source :
- Educational Technology Research & Development; Oct2012, Vol. 60 Issue 5, p943-961, 19p, 1 Illustration, 8 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This paper reports on the effects an experimental English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program in Second Life (SL) had on Chinese student EFL learning. The study took an evaluative approach using quasi-experimental design with participants from one Chinese university and one American university in the southeastern United States. Results indicated significant main effects between a control group and the SL group on EFL measures, as well as significant gains in total score and several subcomponents between pre-test and post test. Further analysis using a post study survey, students' blog posting, and interview transcripts revealed that the SL_EFL Program had a positive impact on students' EFL learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10421629
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Educational Technology Research & Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 80235333
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-012-9259-0