ESPOCH Congresses (Nov 2023)

The Virtual Environments and Platforms in the Teaching of English

  • M Rojas,
  • E Macias,
  • U Moreno,
  • J Silva

DOI
https://doi.org/10.18502/espoch.v3i1.14425
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 977 – 998

Abstract

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Abstract The research aims to highlight the significance of virtual learning environments and platforms in promoting cognitive competencies through interactive learning. The objective is to create effective learning environments by utilizing Virtual Learning Environments and implementing platforms to enhance communicative competencies. The methodology employed for this study includes quantitative and qualitative, descriptive, and predictive approaches, using technological innovation through the implementation of the Schoology platform based on the TPACK model. The results of the study indicate that students exhibit high levels of motivation and discernment toward virtual environments, particularly in English classes. Therefore, selecting appropriate didactic resources and incorporating pedagogical mediation is crucial for optimizing learning outcomes. It is essential to educate students on the significance of learning a foreign language and how it can impact the neural structure of the bilingual brain. Virtual environments facilitate interaction between team members, leading to the creation of new networks and learning environments for the development of language and communicative competencies in another language.

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