CANDA: computer-assisted nonlinear dynamic approach for the L2 teaching in blended and distance learning

ABSTRACT

Second language teaching approaches that were originally proposed for classroom context are used for blended learning context as well as distance learning contexts regardless of their fundamental differences in terms of applicability, accessibility, objectives, designs and theoretical bases. Such theoretical and practical incompatibilities served as the rationale to bridge the gap of a basically devised second language (L2) teaching approach for blended and distance learning contexts. The proposed computer-assisted nonlinear dynamic approach (CANDA) enables L2 learners and teachers to improve psychological factors and communicative skills by suggesting the use of a variety of technology-based apps for a multitude of learning styles. The CANDA, as an L2 teaching approach has significant theoretical and pedagogical implications for educational app designers, computer-assisted teaching programmers, blended and distance learning researchers and officials.

KEYWORDS:

• Pedagogical issues
• distance education and online learning
• cooperative/collaborative learning
• computer-assisted nonlinear dynamic approach (CANDA)
• evaluation methodologies

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