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"Google Docs" in language teaching and learning

BILOVÁ, Štěpánka

Basic information

Original name

"Google Docs" in language teaching and learning

Authors

BILOVÁ, Štěpánka (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Cizí jazyky v akademickém a profesním vzdělávání, 2016

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Prezentace na konferencích

Field of Study

60200 6.2 Languages and Literature

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14640/16:00093691

Organization unit

Language Centre

Keywords in English

English for Specific Purposes; technology in language learning; Google Docs; legal English

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 26/2/2017 12:29, Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D.

Abstract

V originále

A shared online environment enabling multiple users to edit documents simultaneously, e.g. wikispaces or Google Docs, has become very popular in classes focused on developing writing skills or in various complex web-based projects such as collaborative writing. This paper offers an overview of tried and tested Google Docs activities which proved to be effective within university ESP courses not specialized in writing. The examples are taken from the context of English for legal purposes; however, they can be easily adapted to other professional, academic or general settings. The activities concern both out-of-the-class and in-class situations, all of them exploit Google Docs as a tool which facilitates fulfilling language tasks, rather than employing Google Docs as the main instrument of enhancing the skills. The paper deals with benefits and possible drawbacks from both the teacher's and students' points of view; it analyzes the performance of students and provides practical tips for integrating Google Docs into classes.