| 研究実績の概要 |
The main purposes of the current study are to: 1) capture a blended-, ubiquitous learning environment by identifying what human and nonhuman actors are involved in constructing the learning environment under study; 2) measure learners' learning outcomes in more detailed manners in order to make more accurate assessments of their learning outcomes; and 3) online teaching and learning tools are critically analysed for their suitability, efficiency, and effectiveness for achieving teaching and learning goals. In order to achieve 2), a new analytical tool, the hierarchical C-unit (the HC unit), developed by the principal investigator was used. The hierarchical C-unit was formulated in order to measure the oral outputs produced by low-proficient foreign language learners. So far in our research, we have identified several nonhuman actors which are pivotal for succeeding in running an efficient ubiquitous learning environment. For instance, tablet computers are the most influential actors in this learning environment. However, the furniture in the classroom also played a significant role in this study because it affected how the students interacted with each other. Our preliminary analysis suggest that the students' mindset has shifted from perceiving the the course from an English language course to a leadership course. In terms of measuring their learning outcomes, we have collected data until January 2019, so we are still processing the audio data to look at the change in their language proficiency.
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