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Improving English Language and Cultural Understanding through Virtual Exchange

Research Project

Project/Area Number 19H01277
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
Research InstitutionHosei University (2020-2021)
Muroran Institute of Technology (2019)

Principal Investigator

Hagley Eric  法政大学, 情報メディア教育研究センター, 研究員 (60466472)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) Jenkins Adam.B  静岡理工科大学, 理工学部, 講師 (00649618)
ローソン トム  長崎国際大学, 人間社会学部, 准教授 (40645157)
キャンベル デイビット  帯広畜産大学, 畜産学部, 講師 (50624079)
コッター マシュー  北星学園大学短期大学部, 短期大学部, 講師 (50781407)
Johnson Andrew  公立はこだて未来大学, システム情報科学部, 准教授 (90551937)
秋山 友香  東京大学, 大学院工学系研究科(工学部), 講師 (40825072)
原島 秀人  前橋工科大学, 工学部, 教授 (30238175)
Project Period (FY) 2019-04-01 – 2022-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2021)
Budget Amount *help
¥11,830,000 (Direct Cost: ¥9,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥2,730,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
Fiscal Year 2020: ¥3,250,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥750,000)
Fiscal Year 2019: ¥5,850,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,350,000)
Keywordsバーチャルエクスチェンジ / 英語教育 / 多文化理解 / 文化間能力 / 英語能力 / IVEProject / 他文化間の理解 / 多文化交流
Outline of Research at the Start

他国にいる学生とのオンライン交流によって日本人学生の英語力と異文化理解のスキルを向上させる。参加学生の異文化に対する感受性や国際相互交流に対する自信を高めると同時に自他の文化とその知識を深め、参加することにより英語を学ぶ動機となり、他文化への興味も喚起する。コミュニケーション能力、異文化理解能力、英語能力の向上を進めることで、このプロジェクトが学生のグローバルコミュニティでの活躍に役立つということを証明したい。

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In the past year the IVEProject has welcomed over 9,000 students from 17 countries and over the last 5 years some 31,000 students and 600 teachers from 25 countries. Half of those students were from Japan. 3 universities in Japan have incorporated the IVEProject across their students’ English curriculum and many others have included it in sections of their curriculum. Last year there were 2 English as a lingua franca projects and 5 dual-language projects (Japanese /English and Japanese/Chinese). Research that has been carried out has shown that students (even those with limited English language ability) participating in international virtual exchange improve their intercultural empathy, interactional confidence, and understanding of their own and other cultures. Though not categorically proven, the research suggests that English language ability also improves for those that participate actively.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

テクノロジーは教育全般、特に外国語として英語学習(EFL)を変え続けています。Virtual Exchange(VE)が EFLの教え方を変えることができるとより認識するようになっています。VEを使うと、日本人学生しかいない教室でも、英語を使って世界中の学生と交流できて、その言語の重要性を明確に理解させる。経団連では、異文化対応能力が単なる英語力よりも重要であると評価されている今、このデジタル変革はこれ以上ない好機といえるでしょう。VEという新しいEFL教育の手段は、学生の就職の可能性を高めるだけでなく、生きる世界を理解するための新しい、魅力的な思考方法を紹介するものでもあるのです。

Report

(4 results)
  • 2021 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2020 Annual Research Report
  • 2019 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (41 results)

All 2022 2021 2020 2019 Other

All Int'l Joint Research (2 results) Journal Article (5 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 1 results,  Peer Reviewed: 5 results,  Open Access: 3 results) Presentation (28 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 17 results,  Invited: 3 results) Book (2 results) Remarks (3 results) Funded Workshop (1 results)

  • [Int'l Joint Research] Stevens Institute(米国)

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Int'l Joint Research] SENA(コロンビア)

    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Incorporating the International Virtual Exchange Project into English Curricula in Japan, Benefits and Issues2021

    • Author(s)
      Hagley, E.
    • Journal Title

      Bulletin of Research Center for Computing and Multimedia Studies, Hosei University

      Volume: 36 Pages: 47-53

    • NAID

      130008067225

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Using virtual exchange to develop intercultural understanding in EFL students2021

    • Author(s)
      Roarty, A. & Hagley, E.
    • Journal Title

      Teaching English as a Second Language Electronic Journal (TESL-EJ)

      Volume: 25(3). Pages: 1-9

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Effects of Virtual Exchange in the EFL classroom on Students' Cultural and Intercultural Sensitivity2020

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Journal Title

      Computer-Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal

      Volume: 21 Pages: 74-87

    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Linking the world's EFL classrooms: the IVEProject2020

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Journal Title

      The Language Teacher

      Volume: 44

    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Virtual exchange supporting language and intercultural development: students’ perceptions.2019

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley, Matthew Cotter
    • Journal Title

      CALL and complexity - short papers from EUROCALL 2019

      Volume: 1 Pages: 163-168

    • DOI

      10.14705/rpnet.2019.38.1003

    • ISBN
      9782490057542
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Using the IVEProject to give students access to an international audience2022

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley, Matthew Cotter, Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      2022 Japan MoodleMoot (Online)
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] The IVE Project: Supplementing Intercultural Awareness with the Student-Generated Survey2021

    • Author(s)
      Andrew Johnson, Eric Hagley, Hulya Tuncer
    • Organizer
      PanSIG 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] The International Virtual Exchange Project: Online Opportunities for English Communication and Cultural Acclimatization2021

    • Author(s)
      Matthew Cotter
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Discussion Metrics: Quantitatively Measuring Intercultural Forum Engagement2021

    • Author(s)
      Andrew Johnson, Eric Hagley, Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Effects of Virtual Exchange on Students' Cultural and Intercultural Sensitivity2021

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      2021 Joint International Conference (Online) KATE, PKETA, GETA, KAMALL, KEES, MEESO, KASEE, & ETAK
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] How to make all language classrooms places where International dialogue occurs2021

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley, Matthew Cotter, Thom Rawson, Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      Online Teaching Japan Summer Sessions 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Promoting intercultural awareness through a database of student-contributed photographs in a virtual exchange2021

    • Author(s)
      Andrew Johnson, Adam Smith
    • Organizer
      EuroCALL 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] How to ensure your students can interact with students in many other countries2021

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley, Matthew Cotter, Thom Rawson, Adam Jenkins, Andrew Johnson
    • Organizer
      GloCALL 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Japan and the Internet of Moodles2021

    • Author(s)
      Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      MoodleMoot Japan 2021
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] Project Bluesky: A collaboratively built BigBlueButton cluster2021

    • Author(s)
      Thom Rawson and Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      MoodleMoot Japan 2021
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Bringing the International Virtual Exchange to Africa2020

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      AfricaTESOL
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] IC and Communities of Practice2020

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      JALT National Conference
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] The International Virtual Exchange Project: Making Bridges for Cultural Appreciation2020

    • Author(s)
      Matthew Cotter
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Global Connections Through International Virtual Exchange2020

    • Author(s)
      Matthew Cotter
    • Organizer
      Qatar University 5th International Conference on Language Teaching
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] IVE Project Promotes Intercultural Sensitivity and Improves Language Skills2020

    • Author(s)
      David Campbell
    • Organizer
      AsiaTEFL 2020 Seoul Korea
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] A database of student-contributed photos in a virtual exchange2020

    • Author(s)
      Andrew Johnson
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] International online communication with the IVEProject2020

    • Author(s)
      Andrew Johnson, Eric Hagley, Hulya Tuncer
    • Organizer
      CamTESOL 2021
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Moodle and International Virtual Exchange2020

    • Author(s)
      Adam Jenkins and Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      OTJ Summer Sessions
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Taking your EFL class international - the IVEProject2020

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      ALLT conference
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] International Virtual Exchange using Moodle2020

    • Author(s)
      Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      MoodleMoot Global
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] A Learning Analytical Approach to the International Virtual Exchange Project2020

    • Author(s)
      Hideto Harashima
    • Organizer
      Hawaii TESOL Conference 2020
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] A new standard for communicative English teaching - the case for incorporating Virtual Exchange2019

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      GLoCALL
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
  • [Presentation] The International Virtual Exchange Project: Bringing the World to Your Classroom2019

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      eLearning Africa & MoodleMoot Africa
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The International Virtual Exchange Project - learning in an international exchange2019

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley
    • Organizer
      3rd Biennial Asia Pacific Virtual Exchange Association (APVEA) conference
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Virtual exchange supporting language and intercultural development: students’ perceptions2019

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley and Matthew Cotter
    • Organizer
      27th EUROCALL conference
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] International Virtual Exchange: Getting students exchanging language and ideas with people from around the world2019

    • Author(s)
      Adam Jenkins
    • Organizer
      ThaiTESOL
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The International Virtual Exchange (IVE) Project - Logistics, Effects, and Future Directions2019

    • Author(s)
      Thom Rawson
    • Organizer
      iTECLA International Conference on Intercultural Learning in the Digital Age: Building up Telecollaborative Networks
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] IVE Project Promotes Intercultural Sensitivity and Improves Language Skills2019

    • Author(s)
      David Campbell
    • Organizer
      VietTESOL
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Book] Language Learning with Technology2021

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley, Editors Lindsay Miller, Junjie Gavin Wu
    • Total Pages
      235
    • Publisher
      Springer
    • ISBN
      9789811626975
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Book] Virtual exchange in the Asia-Pacific: research and practice2020

    • Author(s)
      Eric Hagley (Editor), Yi'an Wang (Editor)
    • Total Pages
      256
    • Publisher
      research-publishing.net
    • ISBN
      9782490057771
    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] https://iveproject.org/

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] International Virtual Exchange Project

    • URL

      https://iveproject.org

    • Related Report
      2020 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] The International Virtual Exchange Project

    • URL

      https://iveproject.org/

    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Funded Workshop] IVEProject workshops on Zoom2021

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2019-04-18   Modified: 2023-01-30  

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