マイケル バー
Michael BARR
マイケル・バー 所属 京都外国語短期大学 キャリア英語科 職種 准教授 |
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発表年月日 | 2023/08/18 |
発表テーマ | Designing Collaborative Learning Environments: Lingua Franca COIL Projects Across Borders |
会議名 | EUROCALL 2023: CALL for all languages |
主催者 | EUROCALL and the University of Iceland |
学会区分 | 国際学会 |
発表形式 | ポスター |
単独共同区分 | 単独 |
国名 | アイスランド |
開催地名 | Reykjavik, Iceland. The University of Iceland |
開催期間 | 2023/08/15~2023/08/18 |
発表者・共同発表者 | Michael Barr |
概要 | The advancement of technology and the increasing use of online learning platforms have revolutionized the way students access education, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. With the rise of computer literacy and technological tools, students are now able to learn from anywhere and at any time, providing them with unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, improved skills with shared platforms, and academic advancement. In response to this trend, institutions, educators, and language departments are adopting new and innovative approaches to teaching, including the use of learning management systems, asynchronous content, and cross-platform learning experiences. In the poster presentation "Designing Collaborative Learning Environments: Lingua Franca COIL Projects Across Borders" we will focus on facets of COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) projects and the design of learning experiences. The use of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) is a significant aspect of the COIL projects carried out by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, as students from different countries are able to communicate and collaborate with each other using their common language. Through the coordination of participating professors, inter-institutional projects between student groups from Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Thailand have been developed, providing valuable insights into the design of cross-platform experiences for ELF students. There are key theoretical and practical considerations to consider when designing COIL projects, including scheduling, assessment, cultural factors, and learning outcomes. When considering the best approach to collaborative work, linguistic pragmatics must be taken into account, as different cultures have inherently varied approaches to interpersonal communication. For students aiming to become global citizens, these interactions are invaluable towards their development. The design and development of COIL projects at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies should be of great interest to professors hoping to globalize their curricula. *NOTE: Winner of the "Best Poster" Prize.* |