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Author:   Robert O'Dowd
Publisher:   Channel View Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Multilingual Matters
Volume:   No. 15
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.512kg
ISBN:  

9781847690098

ISBN 10:   1847690092
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   15 October 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Part One: Introduction to this Volume and its Theme 1. Introduction - Robert O'Dowd 2. Foreign Language Education and the Rise of Online Communication: A Review of Promises and Realities - Robert O'Dowd Part Two: Models of Online Intercultural Exchange 3. Models of Telecollaboration (1): E-Tandem - Breffni O'Rourke 4. Models of Telecollaboration (2): Cultura - Jesus Suarez Garcia and James Crapotta 5. Models of Telecollaboration (3): E-Twinning - Antonia Dominguez Miguela Part Three: Issues and Questions in Online Intercultural Exchange 6. Grammar and Feedback: Turning to Language Form in Telecollaboration - Paige D. Ware and Maria Luisa Perez Canado 7. The Development of Intercultural Communicative Competence in Telecollaborative Partnerships - Julie A. Belz 8. Teacher Role in Telecollaboration: Setting Up and Managing Exchanges 9. How can Online Exchanges be Used with Young Learners? - Isabel Perez and Margarita Vinaigre 10. Choosing the Appropriate Communication Tools for an Online Exchange - Melinda Dooly Part Four: Practical Accounts and Experiences of Online Exchange 11. Foreword - Robert O'Dowd 12. Integrating Tandem Learning in Higher Education - Margarita Vinagre 13. The Tridem Project - Mirjam Hauck and Tim Lewis 14. The Japan-Korea Culture Exchange Project - Christopher Chase and Paul Alexander 15. Using the Moodle Platform in Online Exchanges - Alfred Markey 16. Voice Chats in the Intercultural Classroom: The ABC's Online Project - Eva Wilden 17. Learning to Teach Online: ""Le Francais en (Premiere) Ligne"" Project - Christine Develotte, Francois Mangenot and Katerina Zourou 18. One-to-one Desktop Videoconferencing for Developing Oral Skills: Prospects in Perspective - Lina Lee"

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This edited collection is a rigorous exploration of one particular type of educational exchange, one which should help language teachers and technologists alike get the most out of language learners. Any teacher considering using social software to connect his or her class with others could find this book fascinating reading.Darren Elliott, Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan, in TESL-EJ Vol 12, No. 2 This state-of-the-art volume comprehensively covers the theory, research, and practice of online cultural exchanges. It is an important addition to the literature on technology use in the language classroom.Mark Warschauer, Professor of Education, University of California, IrvineOnline Intercultural Exchange brings together a wealth of inspirational case studies, hard-won wisdom and sound, practical advice for teachers embarking on the adventure of using communications technology to explore language and culture. As someone who has dipped his toe in virtual learning environments and had it painfully stubbed several times, I wish this book had been available to me some time ago. John Corbett, University of GlasgowTelecollaboration has enormous potential for foreign language education. This book shows how it can live up to its promise in mainstream teaching. Clearly a 'must read' for anybody interested in this exciting new field.Markus Ritter, Lecturer in ELT, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

This state-of-the-art volume comprehensively covers the theory, research, and practice of online cultural exchanges. It is an important addition to the literature on technology use in the language classroom. Mark Warschauer, Professor of Education, University of California, Irvine Online Intercultural Exchange brings together a wealth of inspirational case studies, hard-won wisdom and sound, practical advice for teachers embarking on the adventure of using communications technology to explore language and culture. As someone who has dipped his toe in virtual learning environments and had it painfully stubbed several times, I wish this book had been available to me some time ago. John Corbett, University of Glasgow

This edited collection is a rigorous exploration of one particular type of educational exchange, one which should help language teachers and technologists alike get the most out of language learners. Any teacher considering using ""social software"" to connect his or her class with others could find this book fascinating reading. Darren Elliott, Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan, in TESL-EJ Vol 12, No. 2 This state-of-the-art volume comprehensively covers the theory, research, and practice of online cultural exchanges. It is an important addition to the literature on technology use in the language classroom. Mark Warschauer, Professor of Education, University of California, Irvine Online Intercultural Exchange brings together a wealth of inspirational case studies, hard-won wisdom and sound, practical advice for teachers embarking on the adventure of using communications technology to explore language and culture. As someone who has dipped his toe in virtual learning environments and had it painfully stubbed several times, I wish this book had been available to me some time ago. John Corbett, University of Glasgow Telecollaboration has enormous potential for foreign language education. This book shows how it can live up to its promise in mainstream teaching. Clearly a 'must read' for anybody interested in this exciting new field. Markus Ritter, Lecturer in ELT, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Author Information

Robert O'Dowd is a teacher and teacher-trainer and has a Ph.D. on the development of intercultural competence through the use of networked technologies in the foreign language classroom. He teaches EFL and Foreign Language Methodology at the University of Leon in Spain, where he is also involved in various research projects related to online intercultural exchange. His other special interests include the role of the teacher in online education and the role of culture in foreign language education.

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