Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 5(1), pp. 11 - 22
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2017.050102
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Retrieving Online Language Learning Resources: Classification and Quality

Zita Krajcso ^*, Ulrike Frimmel
Centre for Translation Studies, University of Vienna, Austria

ABSTRACT

Foreign language teachers and learners use digital repositories frequently to find appropriate activities for their teaching and learning activities. The question is: How can content providers support them in finding exactly what they need and in retrieving high quality resources? This question has been discussed in the literature and in the context of research projects. The answers are a taxonomy of searching mechanism and quality criteria of online resources from the methodologic point of view. Correspondingly, this paper introduces a classification of online resources according to the four skills (speaking, writing, reading, listening/watching) and two language use types (grammar, vocabulary), representing the changing paradigm of foreign language teaching and learning. Further the paper identifies quality criteria for designing online learning materials with regard to content, methodology, technic and design. Finally, the findings are illustrated by an example of a learning scenario.

KEYWORDS
E-Learning, Classification, Quality Criteria, OER, Foreign Language Learning

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Zita Krajcso , Ulrike Frimmel , "Retrieving Online Language Learning Resources: Classification and Quality," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 11 - 22, 2017. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2017.050102.

(b). APA Format:
Zita Krajcso , Ulrike Frimmel (2017). Retrieving Online Language Learning Resources: Classification and Quality. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 5(1), 11 - 22. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2017.050102.