Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning

Elke Stracke

Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning

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Abstract

This paper offers key points to consider in Blended Language Learning (BLL) environments, defined as teaching and learning environments in which technology plays a role. The pedagogical rationale behind BLL is the desire to allow for a higher degree of learner independence in the teaching and learning of second/foreign languages. Based on an empirical study, the paper suggests the following key points for teachers, researchers and administrative staff in charge of implementing technology and a higher degree of learner independence: complementarity, variety of media, class community, flexibility as regards time and space, choice, change of roles, high-quality technology-enhanced materials, technical support, and, most importantly, time for students and teacher to adapt to and develop in the BLL environment. The paper argues that BLL deserves more attention in future research as a promising way of truly integrating (computer) technology and independent learning into everyday second and foreign language learning and teaching

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference Proceedings
Subtitle of host publication	Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy Across the Disciplines
Editors	M Carroll, D Castillo, LCooker, K Irie
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	Association for Academic Language and Learning
Pages	1-13
Number of pages	13
Publication status	Published - 2009
Event	ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference - Chiba, Japan Duration: 1 Oct 2007 → …

Publication series

Name	Independent learning Association Conference Proceedings
Publisher	Association for Academic Language and Learning
ISSN (Electronic)	2073-7513

Conference

Conference	ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference
Country	Japan
City	Chiba
Period	1/10/07 → …

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Stracke, E. (2009). Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning. In M. Carroll, D. Castillo, LCooker, & K. Irie (Eds.), ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference Proceedings: Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy Across the Disciplines (pp. 1-13). (Independent learning Association Conference Proceedings). Association for Academic Language and Learning.

Stracke, Elke. / Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning. ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference Proceedings: Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy Across the Disciplines. editor / M Carroll ; D Castillo ; LCooker ; K Irie. Australia : Association for Academic Language and Learning, 2009. pp. 1-13 (Independent learning Association Conference Proceedings).

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Stracke, E 2009, Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning. in M Carroll, D Castillo, LCooker & K Irie (eds), ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference Proceedings: Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy Across the Disciplines. Independent learning Association Conference Proceedings, Association for Academic Language and Learning, Australia, pp. 1-13, ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference, Chiba, Japan, 1/10/07.

Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning. / Stracke, Elke.

ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference Proceedings: Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy Across the Disciplines. ed. / M Carroll; D Castillo; LCooker; K Irie. Australia : Association for Academic Language and Learning, 2009. p. 1-13 (Independent learning Association Conference Proceedings).

Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution

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Stracke E. Spotlight on Blended Language Learning: A frontier beyond learner autonomy and computer assisted language learning. In Carroll M, Castillo D, LCooker, Irie K, editors, ILA (Independent Learning Association) Japan 2007 Conference Proceedings: Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy Across the Disciplines. Australia: Association for Academic Language and Learning. 2009. p. 1-13. (Independent learning Association Conference Proceedings).