This
study
aims
to
analyze
the
experiences
of
creating
metaverse
classroom
on
pre-service
EFL
(English
as
a
Foreign
Language)
teachers’
technological
acceptance
and
affordance,
well
their
perception
its
potential
for
language
learning
teaching.
To
achieve
this
purpose,
utilized
an
in-depth
analysis
survey
reflection
data
collected
from
30
teachers
engaged
in
creation
sharing
classroom.
The
results
indicate
that
design
participants’
flexible
reconfigurable
increased
self-efficacy,
autonomy,
affordance.
Sentiment
revealed
participants
had
positive
experience
Keyword
network
demonstrated
environment
facilitated
contextualized
learning.
Based
findings,
suggests
some
educational
policies
not
only
encompass
theoretical
aspects
but
also
consider
pedagogical
perspectives.
Interactive Learning Environments,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
32(8), С. 4613 - 4631
Опубликована: Май 5, 2023
Chatbot
research
has
received
growing
attention
due
to
the
rapid
diversification
of
chatbot
technology,
as
demonstrated
by
emergence
large
language
models
(LLMs)
and
their
integration
with
automatic
speech
recognition.
However,
among
various
types,
speech-recognition
chatbots
have
limited
in
relevant
reviews,
despite
increasing
potential
for
learning.
To
fill
this
gap,
32
empirical
studies
on
learning
were
reviewed.
The
following
information
was
reviewed
each
study:
basic
publication
information,
focus,
location
use,
methodology,
group
design
format,
participant
intervention
duration,
target
language,
device
type
adopted,
role.
An
upward
trend
quantity
starting
2020
identified,
which
accelerated
exponentially
2022.
College
students
more
likely
than
other
groups
be
involved
research,
English
a
second
or
foreign
most
common
language.
Most
focused
participants'
perceptions
degree
using
helped
them
develop
speaking
listening
proficiency.
Methodologically,
single-chatbot
mixed
methods
conducted
one
month
laboratory
classroom
settings.
Conventional
mobile
devices,
such
smartphones,
tablet
PCs,
smart
speakers
without
screen,
frequently
adopted
types.
chatbots'
role
conversational
partner.
A
detailed
discussion
these
results
implications
future
chatbots,
particularly
regarding
use
LLM-powered
is
provided.
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17, С. 44 - 53
Опубликована: Март 23, 2023
The
emergence
of
the
Metaverse,
supported
by
innovative
technologies,
especially
extended
reality,
has
opened
up
new
possibilities
for
various
fields
education.
Some
disciplines
like
STEM
have
already
derived
significant
benefits
from
immersive,
interactive,
and
authentic
learning
opportunities
afforded
Metaverse.
In
contrast,
only
very
few
changes
been
seen
in
language
education,
such
as
pedagogical
design,
technical
support,
psychological
endorsement
To
predict
future
pathways
present
article
aims
to
shed
valuable
light
on
use
Metaverse
discussing
topics,
definitions,
features,
examples,
existing
models.
Based
this
discussion,
a
educational
framework
education
is
proposed,
covering
five
dimensions—transdisciplinarity,
pedagogy,
technology,
actor,
learning.
It
hoped
that
will
be
value
different
stakeholders
provide
constructive
environments
teaching
Abstract
Although
Global
Englishes
(GE)
research
continues
to
grow
in
English
language
teaching
(ELT),
the
role
of
technology
enhancing
GE
awareness
remains
underexplored.
Addressing
this
gap,
study
investigates
potential
as
a
lingua
franca
(ELF)
interactions
with
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
chatbots
raising
awareness.
Using
quasi‐experimental
design,
97
South
Korean
pre‐service
teachers
were
divided
into
control
group
(CG,
n
=
32)
and
two
experimental
groups
(EG1,
31;
EG2,
34)
for
16‐week
teacher‐training
courses.
The
CG
received
no
instruction,
while
EG1
conducted
presentation
task
EG2
interacted
AI
3D
metaverse
environments.
We
used
mixed‐methods
approach
pre‐
post‐test
surveys
interviews.
ANCOVA
results
survey
data
showed
that
both
tasks
had
positive
effects
on
all
facets
(e.g.,
acceptance
one's
local
English,
other
Englishes,
native‐speakerism,
ELF
confidence
intention,
willingness
incorporate
GELT
teaching),
chatbot
exerting
stronger
effect
intention.
For
practical
implications,
findings
outlined
pedagogical
strategies
integrating
computer‐assisted
(CA)
learning.
Theoretically,
we
proposed
CA‐GELT
future
era
generative
technology.
