음성 언어 기반 CMC의 교육적 효과에 관한 연구

Abstract

In an effort to create an interactive classroom context, computer-mediated communication (CMC) has been actively implemented in educational settings. CMC, communication facilitated by the use of computers, has a number of beneficial effects on language learning, and thus there have been attempts to integrate CMC software tools into foreign language classrooms. With the recent popularity of CMC in educational contexts, many studies have been conducted to test for the effects of CMC on language learning, and have found positive evidence. Yet, most of the past studies have focused on the effects of text-based CMC but not many studies have examined the effects of voice-based CMC. Thus, this study aims to examine whether the use of voice-based CMC would help to enhance Korean students' oral proficiency in English and promote positive attitudes. For the purpose of the study, a voice-based CMC program called OK Buddy was used for 6 weeks in a college English class. For data collection, two sets of oral proficiency tests were administered to the participants; their journal entries about CMC experience were also collected. More detailed findings are reported, along with their pedagogical implications.