The Open University's repository of research publications and other research outputs Interacting at a distance: a critical review of the role of ICT in developing the learner–context interface in a university language programme Journal Article How to cite: Hampel, Regine and de los Arcos, Beatriz (2013). Interacting at a distance: a critical review of the role of ICT in developing the learner–c...

With advanced technologies of natural language processing, interactions between computer and human can be very user-friendly. Recently, humans can use their language to communicate to systems of computer-assisted learning. In this paper, an authoring tool has been proposed to help students learn geometry theorems and proofs. This tool is based on Java Sketchpad and regular expression template. ...

Wikis have been extensively used in language teaching for collaborative writing. However, there are very few studies about wikis as holistic learning environments. To fill this niche, the present research project aimed to explore the potential of the wiki as a platform for knowledge building and personalized learning that may enhance lifelong learning and students’ self-regulation. Individual l...

abstracttask-based language teaching is considered an effective way to achieve a harmony between grammar and communication. the present study investigates two different ways of teaching modal verbs: task-based versus traditional approaches. to this purpose, an oxford placement test was administered to select 40 homogeneous participants out of a larger population who took this test. the selected...