Authors

Tian LuoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2013

DOI

10.4018/ijcallt.2013070101

Publication Title

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching

Volume

3

Issue

3

Pages

1-17

Abstract

This literature review study explores 44 empirical research studies that report on the integration of Web 2.0 tools into language learning and evaluate the actual impact of using those Web 2.0 tools in language learning. In particular, this review aims to identify the specific Web 2.0 tools integrated in the educational settings, theoretical underpinnings that are commonly used to frame the research, methodologies and data analysis techniques that scholars employ to analyze their research data, the benefits and challenges scholars spotted in their research findings, the pedagogical implications in using Web 2.0 for language learning and future research directions that scholars offer from their research.

Comments

NOTE: This is the author’s post-print version of a work that was published in International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching. The final version was published as:

Luo, T. (2013). Web 2.0 for language learning: Benefits and challenges for educators. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 3(3), 1-17. doi: 10.4018/ijcallt.2013070101

Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijcallt.2013070101

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