Visual Representations as a Means to Motivate Students and Curb Feelings of Isolation in Distance Learning

HRADILOVÁ, Alena and Barbora CHOVANCOVÁ. Visual Representations as a Means to Motivate Students and Curb Feelings of Isolation in Distance Learning. Humanising Language Teaching. Pilgrims, 2023, vol. 25, No 1, p. 1-10. ISSN 1755-9715.

Basic information

• Original name: Visual Representations as a Means to Motivate Students and Curb Feelings of Isolation in Distance Learning
• Authors: HRADILOVÁ, Alena and Barbora CHOVANCOVÁ.
• Edition: Humanising Language Teaching, Pilgrims, 2023, 1755-9715.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Article in a journal
• Field of Study: 60200 6.2 Languages and Literature
• Country of publisher: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• WWW: Text článku
• Organization unit: Language Centre
• Keywords (in Czech): vizuální reprezentace; motivace; dálkové vzdělávání
• Keywords in English: visual representation; motivation; distance learning
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

The aim of the article is to show how conscious inclusion of visual content and pictorial self-disclosure may positively influence the learning experience of students in distance learning. Online courses, regardless of whether taken voluntarily or not, are not conducive to forming personal relationships, be it among the course participants themselves or between the course participants and the teacher. Student well-being and community building have therefore become increasingly important considerations in designing any teaching materials, and language courses are no exception. This article outlines how visual representations may help to build and sustain good working relationships among learners and to boost their motivation.