Abstract
The Virtual Asynchronous Round-Table (VART) project is a transformative teacher-training master program, shining a light on Online Informal Learning of English (OILE). This initiative challenges students to construct a corpus from interviews with TV series actors and creators, offering a unique paradigm in language education. This paper delves into the intricate dynamics between the outcomes of the VART project and its presentation on the in-house MOODLE-based Learning Management System (LMS). In the VART project, students embark on the creation of a corpus, synthesizing interview excerpts from online sources within a virtual asynchronous round-table. The synergy between the project’s goals and student engagement is facilitated by a meticulously designed Learning Management System (LMS). Beyond facilitating corpus creation, the LMS fosters collaborative group work and incorporates a dashboard system providing insights and metrics, enriching the overall learning experience. The research objective is twofold: firstly, to highlight the benefits of the VART project, and secondly, to explore potential enhancements through the refinement of course design and the associated LMS. By probing into the symbiotic relationship between the VART project, the LMS, and course design, this study seeks to unravel the collective impact of these elements on student engagement, autonomy, and relatedness within the language learning journey.
Presenters
Spencer HawkridgeStudent, BSc Honours degree in Politics (1990) Post-graduate certificate in education (1992), Université de Rennes 2, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, COURSE DESIGN, VART, OILE, CORPORA, DASHBOARD, TEXTOMETRY
