Learning a Second Language Supported by Digital Technologies: A Systematic Review

Abstract

In this article, a systematic review is carried out with the objective of identifying the existing evidences about the implementation and the advantages of the use of different digital technologies in educational programs that promote the acquisition of a second language. This systematic review follows the methodology according to the recommendations provided by the Evidence-based Software Engineering method, the checklist of The Critical Appraisal Skill Program) to evaluate the quality of the selected articles and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalysis for the preparation of the report. The databases used were Web of Science and Scopus. 8 articles are selected that meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among the main results obtained, we emphasize that in the studies that use the tools of the Web 2.0, the social competences of language are integrated, specifically, the communication and interaction with purposes of production and social integration of the student in a new language. Therefore, Web 2.0 tools contribute to a more dynamic teaching of a language, generating a greater interaction that helps the acquisition of this. On the other hand, in research using Computer Based Learning tools, the individual is evaluated on specific topics of the language competencies such as phonetic and grammatical production.

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Valencia, Y. S., & Serrano Sánchez, J. L. (2020). Learning a Second Language Supported by Digital Technologies: A Systematic Review. Education in The Knowledge Society, 21, 13. https://doi.org/10.14201/eks.18734

Author Biographies

Yasmin Stella Valencia

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Yasmin Stella Valencia Galeano profesora de español en Forest Hill Elementary School in Lake Workth, Florida (Estados Unidos)

Máster de Tecnología Educativa: e-learning y gestión del conocimiento con la Universidad de Murcia.

José Luis Serrano Sánchez

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José Luis Serrano es profesor en el Departamento de Didáctica y Organización Escolar de la Universidad de Murcia. Es Doctor en Tecnología Educativa por la Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Licenciado en Pedagogía, Máster en Psicología de la Educación y Técnico Superior en Educación Infantil. Trabaja desde el Grupo de Investigación de Tecnología Educativa de la Universidad de Murcia. Editor de la Revista Interuniversitaria de Investigación en Tecnología Educativa (RIITE).

 

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