We Learned Together it was Best Experiences for Me:” Website Creation in an ESL Classroom

نویسندگان

1 .Assistant Professor University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of English and Linguistics, USA

2 Researcher.University of Alaska Fairbanks, Linguistics Program, USA

3 Professor .University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, USA

4 Researcher University of Alaska Fairbanks, Linguistics Program, USA

5 . Researcher University of Alaska Fairbanks, Linguistics Program, USA

doi
10.30473/idej.2019.6866
چکیده

AbstractThis qualitative, exploratory study investigated the learning opportunities and learning strategies afforded by technology-mediated tasks.  In this study, a group of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners at an American university worked together to design and create a website for potential international students who are considering studying abroad in Alaska. Through the students’ post-task reflections, the following themes surfaced: “doing something authentic and meaningful,” “working together,” “learning English,” and “building confidence.”  Within these themes, several types of language learning strategies consistently emerged through the data analysis: arranging and planning, self-evaluating, and cooperating