Abstract
A considerable body of research has grown up on learners’ perceptions of computer-assisted language learning, clearly a key consideration for curriculum designers and teachers involved in the planning and deployment of technology. This article aims to contribute to this work by focusing specifically on learners of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) (n=20) in light of their experiences with a blended learning course (classroom + Moodle). Analysis of semi-structured interviews suggests generally positive attitudes towards the experience, and yields insights into the specific aspects of the course which were valued by students and which were less so.
About the author
Edyta Olejarczuk obtained her Ph.D. in linguistics from the School of English of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland. She is a lecturer in the Center of Languages and Communication of Poznan University of Technology in Poznań. Her interests include individual learner differences, new technologies in FL learning and teaching and soft skills training.
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