应用Good Point!培养大学生的英语在线学习能力

Applying Good Point! into Developing College Students' Online Learning Ability

Good Point!是香港理工大学开发的一个全英在线交流平台,其教学目标是培养学习者的英语在线学习能力,因此将其应用于大学英语教学。通过对比分析前期和后期的在线交流记录、写作记录以及学生反馈探讨该平台的教学效果。结果发现:该平台能有效提高受试的英语在线交流能力、写作能力和英语思辨能力。可见该平台有利于培养大学生的英语在线探究能力,是一个值得推广的教学平台。

Good Point! is an English online learning system explored by Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The system, aiming at developing learners＇ online learning ability, was applied into college English teaching. Analysis of the online communication records, writing records and student feedbacks indicated that this online learning system could help to enhance the subjects＇ online communication, writing, and critical thinking ability in English. The findings suggest that Good Point! is capable of developing college students＇ online inquiry ability, and therefore, shall be widely applied in college education.