Opportunities for second language learning in online search sequences during a computer-mediated tutoring session. Issue 2 (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nguyen, Hanh thi; Choe, Ann Tai; Vicentini, Cristiane
• Is Part Of: Classroom discourse. Volume 13:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 145
• Page End: 163
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Conversation analysis -- online searches -- second language learning -- epistemic management -- vocabulary; Discourse analysis -- Periodicals; Discourse analysis; Periodicals; 371.102205
• DOI: 10.1080/19463014.2021.2023597
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1946-3014

Abstract

ABSTRACT: To inform pedagogical decisions about using technology, it is important to understand from the ground up how technology is utilised during language learning activities. This paper takes an ethnomethodological conversation analytic approach to examine a learner's participation in epistemic management actions and its consequences for second language learning during online search sequences. Data come from a conversation-for-learning between a tutor and a tutee conducted via voice and text chat in Skype. Microanalysis of the online search sequences reveals that the emergence of a teachable/learnable can be spurred by the confluence of interactional practices and computer technology affordances. Further, we show how technological friction can induce rather than constrain language use and practice. Our findings call for more attention to coordinated online searches as a learning activity in its own right.