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Development of an Web-Based English Learning System for Middle Schools (웹에 기반한 중학교 영어학습시스템의 개발)

  • Kim, Heung-Hwan;Woo, Je-Seok
    • The Journal of Korean Association of Computer Education
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.41-51
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    • 2005
  • Although distance education system based on WBI theory has already been generalized in domestic universities and some private academical institutes, the use of the system in the real fields of schools is in the early stage now. In this paper, we develop a model of English learning system for middle school students and improve students' learning methods through the system. The system also makes students study all the learning topics which they choose in the system freely and repeatedly. It was applied to the middle school students. The analysis of the application showed the following results. First, it was very effective for students to achieve the learning objectives of the course of English. Second, the system made students improve their abilities to study English and also increase their abilities to surf the Internet and glean useful information. Third, the system made it possible for students to accomplish individual learning.

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English Learning with the Tools of Flash Animation (플래시 애니메이션 도구를 활용한 영어 학습 환경 연구)

  • Lee, Il Suk
    • Journal of Digital Contents Society
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.537-544
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    • 2013
  • There has been many studies to explore what is the best multimedia tools for English learning by internet, but the students are still thirsty for the lack of practical and effective learning method which may lead them to stimulate their motivations to learn English with technological new media. The purpose of this study is to design Flash Animation as a new approach to learn language acquisition for those students who are learning English as a second language. This second is to show the validity for the introduction of Flash Animation into the English class. The third is to describe the effectiveness of the application of multimedia tools used in English communication such as java script programming and power point presentation.

A Study on the Learning of Polite Expressions Using M-learning (M-러닝을 활용한 공손 영어 표현 학습에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Hye Jeong
    • Cross-Cultural Studies
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    • v.42
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    • pp.261-283
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    • 2016
  • The aim of this study is to consider the possibility of learning polite expressions of English using the mobile application Naver Band. To improve communicative competence, students need to develop sociolinguistic competence as well as grammatical and discourse competence. To be accordant to social context, the roles of the participants, and the purpose of the interaction, students have to make an appropriate utterance. When a hearer has a higher social status and is older than a speaker, or have low levels of familiarity, Korean native speaker tends to use polite expressions. Students need to learn polite expressions of English because English has a different honorific system from Korean. To realize the characteristics and function of polite language is one thing, but to learn it in a real classroom is another. This study attempts to apply the use of a mobile application, which is considered a user-friendly tool for students, into learning polite language using the UK historical drama, Downton Abbey. Two tests were administered to an experimental group that used the mobile application and a control group that used group work. The results of the two tests show that the use of the mobile application has a positive effect on learning polite expressions and is effective as an after-school activity. In an open-ended questionnaire, students tend to identify polite expressions as superior or high-level language forms and separate these forms from practical expressions. It should be noted as well that teachers need to consider instructing in modern English when using a historical drama in the teaching and learning of polite expressions.

A study of active college educational English (대학영어교육의 활성화 방안 연구)

  • Park, Han-Ki;Yang, Sung-Kap;Oh, Kwan-Young
    • English Language & Literature Teaching
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.113-137
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this research is to introduce a new pedagogy for developing English education in the university. It is based on the favorable results of the application of Network English, which is a method that has been used in three classes at Y University for a period of one semester. Network English is a kind of integrated teaching method of offline and online education, and can be a learner-oriented educational method. The online aspect gives learners easier access to the text, regardless of time and place. And in addition to the characteristic of online itself, the various contents in conformity with the learning ability of learners are provided in the text, in order that the learners can get and maintain a desire for study without losing their interest in English. Although the offline part is not much different from traditional classes, the offline education can complement the deficiency of the online and also offer the learners the opportunity for questions and answers. From the results of application of Network English in three classes, the students were satisfied with the method and have more interest in English, which resulted in better grades.

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English Learning Application by Animation and Multimedia Software (애니메이션과 멀티미디어 소프트웨어의 영어 학습 연구)

  • Lee, Il Seok
    • Journal of Digital Contents Society
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.707-715
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    • 2015
  • With the development of computer technology, the multimedia mediums that allow for animated videos, conversational illustrations are increasingly receiving attention for materials for educational purposes. Accordingly, there is a need to research whether multimedia resources and material is more effective compared to traditional educational material and resources. This study aims to compare traditional English reading and writing learning methods with learning methods using educational multimedia mediums such as illustrations or animation. Students were divided into a experimental group and a control group, and during 6 months the groups were exposed to different educational resources and on the basis of student evaluation feedback and grades, a new approach to English education is offered.

A Study on the Edu-tainer Convergence App for Young Children's Play learning in Mobile Environments (모바일 환경에서의 유아 놀이 학습을 위한 에듀테이너 융합 앱 연구)

  • Jung, Doo-Yong;Sok, Yun-Young
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.23-28
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    • 2016
  • In this paper, smart devices using a 4 to 6 years old, infants and parents to a user layer of training and with games or studying infants by integrating them. Not losing interest and concentration, Mobile infants to learning to learn Korean, English, the estimated budget. design the app tainer. For parents of infants and a variety of media concentration and learning Korean, English, English word cards that can increase the interest of the design and, to find a picture Memory game, had provided games are various kinds such as learning to do puzzles. Also, infants and tries to help study a visual learning and auditory learning at the same time can be achieved by mothers of children is much more conveniently. Learning to guide implementation to maximize the availability, convenience and mobility.

Children's Literature in Teaching English As a Foreign Language: A Study of Literary Text Application (아동문학과 영어교육-텍스트 활용 방안에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Hae-Ri;Kweon, Soo-Ok
    • Journal of English Language & Literature
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    • v.54 no.2
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    • pp.189-215
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    • 2008
  • This study proposes using children's literature as a means of teaching and learning English as a foreign language and suggests practical strategies on the basis of transactional theory of reading suggested by Rosenblatt (1994, 1995). This study suggests three novels written for children or young adults: On My Honor (1986) by Marion Dane Bauer, The Giver (1993) by Lois Lowry and Hatchet (1987) by Gary Paulsen. These texts were selected because of their diverse topics, easy and comprehensible language, engaging stories, and authentic and rich expressions, making them effective materials for foreign language learners. This paper is organized as follows: First, it reviews research on teaching literature in English education and response-oriented language teaching to provide theoretical background of literature-based language teaching and learning. Second, it provides the background of the texts selected for the study. Third, it develops diverse, practical strategies for instructors who intend to use children's literature in EFL teaching. We expect to guide EFL instructors in adopting children's literature in their English class by connecting theory and practice and by providing diverse methods and strategies, and sample responses by EFL university students.

The Development and Application of International Collaborative Writing Courses on the Internet

  • Chong, LarryDwan
    • English Language & Literature Teaching
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.25-45
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    • 2007
  • In this article, I discuss an International Collaborative Writing Course on the Internet (ICWCI) that focused on the learning effectiveness Korean EFL students (KEFLSs) perceived to be necessary to exchange with international EFL students (IEFLSs). The course development was based on an internet-based instructional module, applying widely accepted EFL theories for modern foreign language instruction: collaborative learning, process writing, project-based learning, and integrated approaches. Data from online discussion forum, mid-of-semester and end-of-semester surveys, and final oral interviews are conducted and discussed. KEFLSs and IEFLSs were questioned about (a) changes in attitude towards computers assisted language learning (CALL); (b) effect of computer background on motivation; (c) perception of their acquired writing skills; and (d) attitude towards collaborative learning. The result of this study demonstrated that the majority of ICWCI participants said they enjoyed the course, gained fruitful confidence in English communication and computer skills, and felt that they made significant progress in writing skills. In spite of positive benefits created by the ICWCI, it was found that there were some issues that are crucial to run appropriate networked collaborative courses. This study demonstrates that participants' computer skills, basic language proficiency, and local time differences are important factors to be considered when incorporating the ICWCI as these may affect the quality of online instructional courses and students' motivation toward network based collaboration interaction.

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A Study on the Exploration of English Learning Design Elements Applying Immersive Virtual Reality (몰입형 가상현실을 적용한 영어학습 설계요소 탐색에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Dong-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.209-217
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    • 2022
  • Virtual reality entered a new phase with the introduction of wearable devices represented by Oculus. This study proposes an immersive virtual reality based on Oculus Rift that enables direct immersion in virtual reality from a first-person perspective for English learning. At this point, it is meaningful to provide considerations when designing instruction for language learning through a comprehensive and integrated review of immersive virtual reality. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to find a way to maximize the application of language education in the immersive virtual world. And for the design elements for English learning through immersive virtual reality, the setting of learning theory, consideration of differences in learning, selection of learning tasks, regulation of teachers' influence, determination of types of applied senses, flexibility of design, and usage environment were suggested. By integrating the results, various discussions and directions for instructional design were presented.

The Study on the Development of Application Service Module for Automatic Memorizing Learning of English Word (영단어 자동암기 학습 어플리케이션 서비스 모듈 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sang-Gyu;Choi, Seong-Yoon;Ho, Jeong-Won;Moon, Song-Cheol
    • Journal of Service Research and Studies
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.113-122
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    • 2011
  • In this research, we developed an practical service module as a application which operating on the smart phones based on the Android operating system. The service module supports on the voice processing function and inquiry windows also. After some documents and screens related on system analysis, service module are designed and implemented. The details about these modules are explained. We can expect to enhance the learning effects of english words memorizing competence for smart-phone users.

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