TY - JOUR
T1 - Tertiary students' perceptions and use of information computer technology for language consultation
AU - LEE, Cynthia F K
N1 - Funding Information:
In HKBU, English is the medium of instruction for normal classroom teaching, apart from Chinese-related subjects (http://buwww.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/about_hkbu/ abouts_welcome.jsp/). Its undergraduates’ academic performances are assessed mainly by English writing and speaking assignments. Supported by the government’s Language Enhancement Grants, HKBU has invested the grants in a writing initiative called the WES since 1992 (Hayward 1992).
PY - 2012/6
Y1 - 2012/6
N2 - This paper reports on some factors that influence a student's choice, perception and motivation to use computer technology for a speaking and a writing consultation service, based on interviews and student-teacher online discourse patterns. It also discusses the motivation behind the choices with reference to Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory and Wenger's social learning theory. It was found that a student's previous learning experience and psychological needs shape their perceptions of, participation and behavior in online consultations. Suggestions for preparing students for a new learning experience in higher education are made.
AB - This paper reports on some factors that influence a student's choice, perception and motivation to use computer technology for a speaking and a writing consultation service, based on interviews and student-teacher online discourse patterns. It also discusses the motivation behind the choices with reference to Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory and Wenger's social learning theory. It was found that a student's previous learning experience and psychological needs shape their perceptions of, participation and behavior in online consultations. Suggestions for preparing students for a new learning experience in higher education are made.
KW - information computer technology
KW - language consultation
KW - perception and use
KW - tertiary learners
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U2 - 10.1080/13562517.2011.641007
DO - 10.1080/13562517.2011.641007
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:84862333661
SN - 1356-2517
VL - 17
SP - 323
EP - 339
JO - Teaching in Higher Education
JF - Teaching in Higher Education
IS - 3
ER -