Research has shown that CMC:
can help increase students' motivation to learn the foreign language,
lower their anxiety,
increase their fluency in the target language,
lead to improved intercultural competence and democratize classroom communication.
Computer-Mediated Communication | Foreign Language Teaching Methods: Writing - 4 views
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Keep in mind that students who study languages with different orthographies may encounter specific difficulties during CMC sessions. Be prepared with creative solutions, such as suggesting computers and keyboards that accommodate the characters your students need.
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This is a really good suggestion Vivian! It is always nice to have plan B especially when using technology!
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The author says that CMC helps in all of these areas, but doesn't provide any information about his sources. I think this shows the value of including links to other websites in blog posts about education!
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