Podcasting for Language Learning through iTunes U: The Learner's View.
Podcasting for Language Learning through iTunes U: The Learner's View.
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通过 iTunes U 进行语言学习的播客：学习者的观点。
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2013
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Fernando Rosell
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作者：
Fernando Rosell
iTunes U已成为全球教育播客的主要提供商，但尽管它很受欢迎，但人们对下载iTunes U语言资源的用户类型或这些资源的使用方式知之甚少。本文介绍了最受欢迎的iTunes U内容提供商之一的用户在下载方面的第一次主要调查（1891个回复）的结果。它介绍了iTunes U语言学习者的个人资料，他们的听力习惯以及他们对下载资源的看法。语言学习者和其他学科的学习者之间的比较。结果表明，在其他情况下，如VLE交付的播客，在以前的研究（主要是与年轻的大学生谁下载播客工具的原因）iTunes U语言学习者的个人资料相比，是不同的。本研究的受访者大多是中年人，有工作，并下载个人兴趣的资源。用户对材料的质量有很高的评价，并相信它们有助于他们学习。研究结果还表明，用户在移动的设备上收听语言播客，这与之前的研究形成鲜明对比。最后，本文讨论了进一步研究的启示。
iTunes U has become the main worldwide provider of educational podcasts but,despite its popularity, little is known about the type of user who downloads iTunes U language resources, or how those resources are used. This paper presents the results of the first major survey (1891 responses) of users of one of the most popular iTunes U content providers in terms of downloads. It presents a profile of the iTunes U language learner, their listening habits and their opinion of the resources they download. Comparisons are drawn between language learners and learners of other subjects. The results show that in contrast with profiles of learners in other contexts, such as VLE-delivered podcasts, identified in previous research (mostly carried out with young university students who download podcasts for instrumental reasons) iTunes U language learners are different. Respondents in this study are mostly middle-aged, employed, and download resources for personal interest. Users have a high opinion of the quality of the materials and believe they help them to learn. The results also show that userslisten to language podcasts on mobile devices, in sharp contrast with previous research. Finally, the paper discusses implications for further research.