Web-based applications in higher education: revolutionising language learning in the digital age
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application, user, technical and social aspect, information and communication technologies, social and learning context.
Abstract
This research article aimed to examine the utilisation of web applications in higher education, specifically focusing on their presentation and usage. Methodology: a mixed approach was used in the study. The results showed that by analysing how these applications are used and discussing user perspectives, the study shed light on the interplay between technical functionality and social engagement in information and communication technologies. Students in higher education view educational web applications as supplementary resources, utilising them for tasks such as translation and pronunciation practice. It can be concluded that the active and productive use of educational mobile applications by students in Ukraine has notably increased, particularly in the context of war. The key benefits reported by students included the accessibility and convenience of web-based educational tools. These applications serve as both learning aids and motivational tools, addressing challenges such as remote learning and limited English-language materials. The widespread use of web applications during times of war has proven instrumental in maintaining educational access and quality in Ukraine.
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Sofilkanych, M. (2022). The formation of a new information culture of the future: the sociophilosophical content. Futurity Philosophy, 1(1), 56-67. https://doi.org/10.57125/FP.2022.03.30.05
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Vandebroeck, D. (2022). ‘Thinking through’technique or thinking ‘through’technique? Expanding the toolkit of cultural sociology. Poetics, 91, 101670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poetic.2022.101670
Weber, F., Dettmer, N., Schurz, K., & Thelen, T. (2022, June). Building an educational social media application for higher education. In International Conference on HumanComputer Interaction (pp. 210-220). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-05064-0_16
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2024-01-30
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Opryshko, N., Novik, K., Smolinska, O., Burmakina, N., & Aizikova, L. (2024). Web-based applications in higher education: revolutionising language learning in the digital age. Amazonia Investiga, 13(73), 209-219. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.73.01.17
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