Detailed Information on Publication Record
2016
"Google Docs" in language teaching and learning
BILOVÁ, ŠtěpánkaBasic 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.