Reciprocity 2.0: How reciprocity is mediated through different formats of learners' logs.

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Pedagogical observation in telecollaborative learning contexts

This article aims at proposing an observation grid for teachers who work in telecollaborative learning contexts. In order to do that, a theoretical framework about telecollaborative learning environments, mediation and observation is presented. We develop a case study about observation practices performed by mediators related to the project ‘Teletandem Brazil: foreign languages for all’, which can be defined as a telecollaborative context for language learning The research data consist of eight open-ended questionnaires about mediators observation performances. The analysis affiliates a qualitative interpretation approach guided by Grounded Theory constructs. Finally, based on the literature, on the case study results discussed herein and on our experiences as researchers in tandem learning projects, we present a reflexive framework about pedagogical observation practices in telecollaborative and multimodal learning contexts. Keywords: pedagogical observation, telecollaboration, teletandem.</p

Observação pedagógica em contexto de aprendizagem telecolaborativa

This article aims at proposing an observation grid for teachers who work in telecollaborative learning contexts. In order to do that, a theoretical framework about telecollaborative learning environments, mediation and observation is presented. We develop a case study about observation practices performed by mediators related to the project ‘Teletandem Brazil: foreign languages for all’, which can be defined as a telecollaborative context for language learning The research data consist of eight open-ended questionnaires about mediators observation performances. The analysis affiliates a qualitative interpretation approach guided by Grounded Theory constructs. Finally, based on the literature, on the case study results discussed herein and on our experiences as researchers in tandem learning projects, we present a reflexive framework about pedagogical observation practices in telecollaborative and multimodal learning contexts. Keywords: pedagogical observation, telecollaboration, teletandem.O presente artigo tem como objetivo propor uma grade de observação para professores que atuam em contextos telecolaborativos de aprendizagem. Para isso, apresentamos um quadro teórico sobre ambientes telecolaborativos de aprendizagem, mediação e observação, e propomos um estudo de caso sobre as práticas de observação desempenhadas por mediadores vinculados a um contexto telecolaborativo de aprendizagem de línguas, o projeto Teletandem Brasil: línguas estrangeiras para todos. Os dados são constituídos por oito questionários abertos sobre as práticas de observação desses mediadores e a análise se enquadra em uma abordagem qualitativa de interpretação orientada pelos construtos da Teoria Fundamentada em Dados, ou Grounded Theory. Assim, com base na literatura, nos resultados do estudo de caso aqui analisado e em nossa experiência como pesquisadoras de projetos de aprendizagem em tandem, apresentamos, ao final do artigo, um quadro reflexivo e embasado em pesquisa sobre práticas de observação pedagógica em contextos telecolaborativos e multimodais de aprendizagem.Palavras-chave: observação pedagógica, telecolaboração, teletandem

Learner support in telecollaboration

In der vorliegenden Dissertationsschrift wird eine empirische Studie beschrieben, in der $\textit {Learner Support}$ in Gruppen innerhalb eines deutsch-brasilianischen Distanztandemprojekts zwischen Universitäten Untersuchungsgegenstand war. Im theoretischen Teil der Arbeit werden Theorien zum Tandemlernen, im Besonderen zur neusten Form Teletandem, und des $\textit {Learner Support}$ (Sprachlernberatung) aufgearbeitet. Ziel der qualitativen Studie ist eine erste Konzeptualisierung der $\textit {peer group mediation}$ (Peergruppenmediation) - wie diese Form der Sprachlernberatung in Anlehnung an Wygotskis Begriff der "Mediation" in Lernprozessen in dieser Arbeit genannt wird. Dabei werden $\textit {peer group mediation sessions}$ sowohl aus der Perspektive der Lernenden als auch aus der Perspektive der Mediatorin untersucht.This PhD dissertation describes an empirical study on learner support in peer groups within a German-Brazilian distance tandem project between universities. The theoretical part of this work deals with theories about tandem language learning, especially the new form teletandem, and about learner support (advising, mediation). This qualitative study aims at giving a first conceptualisation of $\textit {peer group mediation}$ – as this form of learner support is called, referring to Vygotsky’s $\it mediation$ in learning processes – by analysing peer group mediation sessions both from the perspective of the learners and from the perspective of the mediator

Reciprocity 2.0: How reciprocity is mediated through different formats of learners' logs.

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Reciprocity 2.0: How reciprocity is mediated through different formats of learners' logs.

International audienc

Observação pedagógica em contexto de aprendizagem telecolaborativa

This article aims at proposing an observation grid for teachers who work in telecollaborative learning contexts. In order to do that, a theoretical framework about telecollaborative learning environments, mediation and observation is presented. We develop a case study about observation practices performed by mediators related to the project ‘Teletandem Brazil: foreign languages for all’, which can be defined as a telecollaborative context for language learning The research data consist of eight open-ended questionnaires about mediators observation performances. The analysis affiliates a qualitative interpretation approach guided by Grounded Theory constructs. Finally, based on the literature, on the case study results discussed herein and on our experiences as researchers in tandem learning projects, we present a reflexive framework about pedagogical observation practices in telecollaborative and multimodal learning contexts. Keywords: pedagogical observation, telecollaboration, teletandem.O presente artigo tem como objetivo propor uma grade de observação para professores que atuam em contextos telecolaborativos de aprendizagem. Para isso, apresentamos um quadro teórico sobre ambientes telecolaborativos de aprendizagem, mediação e observação, e propomos um estudo de caso sobre as práticas de observação desempenhadas por mediadores vinculados a um contexto telecolaborativo de aprendizagem de línguas, o projeto Teletandem Brasil: línguas estrangeiras para todos. Os dados são constituídos por oito questionários abertos sobre as práticas de observação desses mediadores e a análise se enquadra em uma abordagem qualitativa de interpretação orientada pelos construtos da Teoria Fundamentada em Dados, ou Grounded Theory. Assim, com base na literatura, nos resultados do estudo de caso aqui analisado e em nossa experiência como pesquisadoras de projetos de aprendizagem em tandem, apresentamos, ao final do artigo, um quadro reflexivo e embasado em pesquisa sobre práticas de observação pedagógica em contextos telecolaborativos e multimodais de aprendizagem.Palavras-chave: observação pedagógica, telecolaboração, teletandem

Fóruns no ambiente Teleduc: reflexões sobre o papel dos mediadores e estratégias de gerenciamento de debates

Online discussion forums have been widely used in internet-mediated courses and blended courses. In these learning contexts, the mediator's (or tutor's) role in supporting successful learning is of considerable importance. Firstly, the present article discusses some studies in which the mediator's role in online learning environments is emphasized. Secondly, we use this discussion to support our qualitative case-study analysis, in which we investigated mediators' debate-management strategies in TelEduc virtual forums. Lastly, we propose a reflective framework about management strategies in forums in virtual learning platforms.Online discussion forums have been widely used in internet-mediated courses and blended courses. In these learning contexts, the mediator's (or tutor's) role in supporting successful learning is of considerable importance. Firstly, the present article discusses some studies in which the mediator's role in online learning environments is emphasized. Secondly, we use this discussion to support our qualitative case-study analysis, in which we investigated mediators' debate-management strategies in TelEduc virtual forums. Lastly, we propose a reflective framework about management strategies in forums in virtual learning platforms