scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THE TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM SOCIAL NETWORKS IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Author(s):  
V.Yu. Vlaskina
Author(s):  
J.A GUZ ◽  
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T.A STRIKATOVA ◽  

This article discusses the development of distance education and training services Web 2.0., In particular Instagram applications. The educational potential of the service allows you to implement it to teach various subjects. It analyzes the aspect of using Instagram as a possible platform for learning and learning foreign languages, in particular German. The paper analyzes the didactic potential of the Instagram application as one of the social networks that fall into the number of Web 2.0 services. The article describes the properties and functions of Instagram. Such qualities of this social network as visibility, accessibility and other characteristics of the service determine its prevalence and training potential. In addition, the prevalence of this application as a social network, which was not originally used for educational purposes, attracts a greater number of subscribers who, during the use of the application, may be motivated to learn foreign languages or other subjects, whose advertisements often appear in Instagram feed. The idea of the didactic potential of Instagram will be confirmed by the example of an analysis of German-language blogs aimed at teaching German as a foreign language. The article stipulates the necessary characteristics that make the blog successful in the educational field.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (194) ◽  
pp. 158-162
Author(s):  
Alina Mekheda ◽  

The article reviews the main reasons for the growth of the role of a «foreign language» discipline within the framework of non-linguistic specialties as part of the process of gradual reformation of the higher education system in Ukraine. The author addresses the search for effective concepts for the integration of professional training and teaching foreign languages for future highly qualified specialists in non-linguistic universities, which are reflected in strategic government documents. The main innovative methods of teaching a foreign language, conditions for their effective application in the educational process of higher educational institutions along with their teaching and educational potential are analyzed. Amongst the innovative methods of teaching students a foreign language, the author highlighted the following: training modules that ensure the development of the fluency of students' speech, as well as their confident communication in a foreign language; case technologies that make it possible to use practical life situations for learning; binary classes allowing the integration of subjects, interest and students` motivation. Educators and students have the opportunity to use the Internet and computer technology to increase the efficiency of the process of learning foreign languages in university courses. A great tool for learning foreign languages are mobile applications and Internet platforms that use authentic materials. Students and teachers have access to audio and video materials created by native speakers who are also teachers. Mobile applications allow you to independently create test tasks, surveys and a variety of games and involve a large number of students.


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (28) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Laurent-Fidèle Sossouvi

Many researchers have considered comics as an excellent educational resource, pointing out to its advantages and its great educational potential. As a result, few authors have investigated the attitudes of students towards comics and they are rarely used as a teaching material in Benin in the learning of foreign languages. In this study, we aim to examine the attitudes of Beninese students of Spanish as a Foreign Language towards comic, as well as offer a reflection on some of the possibilities that can bring this teaching resource. In doing this, we analyze data from 25 participants which was obtained from a questionnaire, interviews, and tasks around the comic. Conclusions show that: (a) most participants showed a positive attitude towards comics and are highly motivated; (b) the use of comics contributed to improving their linguistic and intercultural communicative competences, as well as revitalized the learning of the target language. Finally, the paper concludes by pointing out the study’s implications and limitations, and offering suggestions for future research opportunities.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.28) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Vilma Mikašytė

One of the key characteristics that are expected from a contemporary instructor is being able to creatively implement innovation in his/her day-to-day teaching activities. An example of such innovative approaches to teaching is the integrated teaching of, for instance, STEM subjects with foreign languages (FL). The latter can be successfully achieved via technology-enhanced learning (TEL) approach. Currently, there are numerous apps and platforms available or still being developed for teaching STEM subjects, which could be combined with learning FLs in order to ensure successful learning outcomes even more. However, the full educational potential of TEL tools for teaching FLs should be investigated and disclosed beforehand. To this end, the present paper provides an overview of the most recent developments in technology-enhanced language learning (TELL). It firstly surveys state-of-the art and then gives an insight into what to expect from the near future studies on TELL. 


Author(s):  
Iryna Skril ◽  
Nataliia Vasylyshyna ◽  
Tetiana Skyrda ◽  
Olena Moroz ◽  
Tatiana Voropayeva

The integration of Ukraine into the world community has caused a significant increase in interest in learning foreign languages as a means of information exchange. The modern conditions of development, expansion and deepening of international contacts require a high level of foreign language proficiency from a future specialist, especially in a foreign language of professional direction. High demands to the quality of education provision for the informatization of society. The high level of proficiency in a foreign language of a professional direction allows the future specialist to compete adequately not only in the domestic labor market but also abroad. It is promoted by the informatization of the educational process. It determined the relevance of the research problem. The study aims to establish the effectiveness of informatization of the foreign languages learning process of professional communication; to bring the feasibility of using social networks, cloud messengers, educational platforms in preparing future specialists for professional communication in a foreign language environment. The research methodology uses several methods. The main method in the study is the method of pedagogical experiment, also used the method of questioning, observation, to consider the theoretical material uses descriptive method, as well as methods of synthesis and analysis. The main hypothesis of the study is that the application of the educational potential of social networks, platforms, messengers, quizzes is an effective method of training a specialist with a high level of foreign language proficiency in the professional sphere. The result of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the use of the informatization process at the level of involvement of social networks, messengers to form a high level of foreign language proficiency as per profession. In the future, it is envisaged to study the application of informatization of the educational space during the teaching of a foreign language of professional communication.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Dea Farahdiba

Marketing has evolved from the concept of marketing 1.0 to 4.0 so that to learn what is needed and wanted by consumers, marketers must be able to have policies using appropriate communication so that various information about products can be transferred to consumers. For this reason, it is necessary to better understand communication, especially marketing communication in terms of shaping consumer behavior. The purpose of this article is to provide insight in the field of marketing communication. This research methodology is a literature study from several journals that discusses marketing communication. The existence of communication can make it easier for someone to interact between one individual with another individual. Without communication there is no human life process. That is, every human being needs communication to exchange ideas in order to realize what he wants. Three major marketing shifts, marked by product-driven marketing in the later 1.0 era towards customer-centered marketing in the 2.0 era. Human-centered marketing existed in the 3.0 era. On the other hand, marketing communication tools can be in the form of advertisements, sales, signage, shops, displays, packaging, free product samples, coupons, giveaway and more. As for changing consumer behavior that is increasingly developing, the impact of marketing 4.0 also results in viral marketing through social networks such as Facebook enabling continuous two-way interactivity from anywhere and at any time.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Van Thi Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Ngan Thi Thanh Truong

Time management is one of the keys leading us to succeed in work and study. Realizing that, this research studies the relationship between time management and Research Methodology subject, especially in fulfilling assignments of this subject. The participants of this study are 60 senior students studying English major at Tra Vinh University. They completed the questionnaires that include questions related to students’ perspectives on time management and the factors that influence the fulfillment of this subject assignments, especially the time. Regarding the findings, among elements, the role, as well as the relationship of time management to fulfilling assignments of Research Methodology subject, was found. Most of the participants agreed that time management plays an essential role. Besides, the factors affecting students in managing time to fulfill the assignments of Research Methodology subject were explored. From that, the research proposes some suggestions which help students to improve their time management skills to succeed in this subject.


Author(s):  
Hasan R. Mahdi ◽  
Mohanad A. Al-Taban

The study sought to identify the effectiveness of social networks as a tool for E-collaborative learning on knowledge acquisition among the students of the Faculty of Education at Al-Aqsa University and satisfaction towards it. To answer the study questions, the developmental research methodology and a one experimental group design with Pre-Post Tests was selected. So, the researchers developed: List of content Analysis of “Evaluation & Measurement” Course, Social networks strategy design as E-collaborative learning tool using Elgazzar (2012) ISD model, two approved research tools (knowledge acquisition and satisfaction). Participants were 33 students of the Faculty of Education at Al-Aqsa University. The study concluded that: 1. There are significant differences at level (a = 0.01) between the two means of pre-post scores of the Acquisition of knowledge and favor to the post test 2. There are significant differences at level (a = 0.01) between the two means of pre-post scores of the total score and the dimensions of the satisfaction and favor to the post test.


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