Issues of interaction in pure-online English learning environment through perspectives of cognitive constructivism and social constructivism: a case study for non-formal learning

Authors:
Yanhui Han
Affiliations:
Faculty of Foreign Languages, The Open University of China, Beijing, China
Venue:
ICWL'10 Proceedings of the 2010 international conference on New horizons in web-based learning
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Most previous studies on the use of Internet technology and computers for second language learning have been conducted in blended learning environments. Although much research has been undertaken into interactions in online learning, little work has focused on online English learning, let alone the pure-online (ie non-blended) English learning environment with no face-to-face element. This paper investigates the English-language learning interactions in one of our projects that has been running for ten years continuously in cooperation with the BBC and British Council. Our pure-online English-language learning environment for non-formal learning is at in2english.com.cn. This study further aims to explore how the interactions work in such an environment, and investigates the related issues and peculiar characteristics of the interactions in practice.