Reaping the benefits of using Twitter in advanced language learning

Authors

  • Stacia Beverley Johnson University of Victoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18192/olbiwp.v7i0.1365

Keywords:

Microblogging, Twitter, Language learning, CEFR, Tweet tasks, Affordances

Abstract

The need to use and integrate digital literacy tools is critical in the current landscape of advanced language learning. Microblogging (e.g. Twitter) is one such tool that fosters student interaction and collaboration among language learners. This article will conceptualize the practice of tweeting, in relation to social constructivist theory and to new literacies, in senior high school language classes using CEFR’s B1 and B2 proficiency level tasks. The perceived benefits of using Twitter for language learning will be listed. Guides to getting educators started with Twitter, suggestions for tweet tasks and connections for CEFR C1 and C2 advanced language learners will also be included.

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Published

2015-07-21