DIGITAL PLATFORMS-INFUSING COGNITIVE SKILLS AND LANGUAGE COMPETENCES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
Multimedia University (MALAYSIA)
About this paper:
Conference name: 15th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dates: 8-9 March, 2021
Location: Online Conference
Abstract:
The process of Foreign Language teaching and learning involves a series of methodological traits of which setting nowadays, Tech-Innovative teaching and learning strategies that help in developing cognitive skills and language competences in foreign language classroom; it continues being an academic demand to accomplish as many Educational Institutions are embracing the benefits of the Digital Era to update their Language Teaching and Learning offering academic programs. Today, information and communication technologies are probably the most used technologies for foreign language teaching. The use of technologies offers the opportunity to manage the teaching and learning process of a foreign language smoothly (Beetham & Sharpe, 2013). So, what to expect from lecturing perspectives, it is a must methodological involvement. The present study was conducted by following suitable research protocols. This prospect involved the revision of specialized materials such as publications and webpages focused on the subject being investigated. Database from a survey given to Spanish foreign language learners is also shown as part of this research-criterium. The outcome revealed that using Digital Platforms such as Kahoot and Edpuzzel to design and set classes, quizzes, assignments, and tests based on blended learning approaches, it helps in infusing cognitive skills and language competences, a prospect that leaded to determine good foreign language acquisition academic results at the end of the Spanish foreign language course conducted. In line with one of the themes (Experience in Education-Enhancing learning) of this 15th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference; this study aimed to deliver a valuable conceptual academic prospect based on a materialized use of these Digital Platforms in Spanish foreign language teaching and learning classroom developed program.Keywords:
Digital Platforms, Foreign Language, Linguistics, Blended Learning, Methodology.