Promoting Learner Autonomy through Schoology M-Learning Platform in an EAP Class at an Indonesian University

Autor/in	Ardi, Priyatno
Titel	Promoting Learner Autonomy through Schoology M-Learning Platform in an EAP Class at an Indonesian University
Quelle	In: Teaching English with Technology, 17 (2017) 2, S.55-76 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1642-1027
Schlagwörter	Independent Study; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; English for Academic Purposes; Electronic Learning; Qualitative Research; Case Studies; Social Networks; Cognitive Processes; Blended Learning; Foreign Countries; Web 2.0 Technologies; Second Language Instruction; Teaching Methods; Self Management; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; College Students; Computer Mediated Communication; Indonesia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Selbststudium; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Qualitative Forschung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Ausland; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Selbstmanagement; Telekommunikationstechnik; Collegestudent; Computerkonferenz; Indonesien
Abstract	The advent of mobile learning platforms and Web 2.0 technologies is believed to provide an autonomous learning space that minimizes the power structure between the teacher and students in Indonesian EFL classes, accommodating the students to display their capacity to navigate their own learning. "Schoology" m-learning platform, a social networking learning management system, is one of potential platforms facilitating the exercise of autonomy in English language learning. This paper aims to report how "Schoology" m-learning platform facilitated the exercise of learner autonomy in an EAP class at an Indonesian higher education. The qualitative case study involved twenty one-students enrolled in an EAP course that adopted a blended learning method. The findings suggested that "Schoology" m-learning platform helped the students to exercise autonomy in EAP learning. The students exercised their control over learning management, cognitive process, and selection of learning materials. The exercise of autonomy is due to the affordance of "Schoology". First, "Schoology's" social networking interface facilitated interaction and communication among the students. Second, its mobile application enabled the students to learn English at their pace, time, and place. Third, the media-rich materials encouraged the students to further explore other materials online. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group / University of Nicosia / Maria Curie-Sklodowska University. Ul. J. Sowinskiego 17, 20-041 Lublin, Poland. Web site: http://tewtjournal.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01