From the traditional classroom to mobile microlearning: analysing the potential of Instagram for Chinese language learning
Rovira-Esteva, Sara (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Vargas-Urpi, Mireia (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

Date:	2023
Abstract:	In the context of the digital revolution that is taking place in education in general, both social networks and the educational content they can offer are becoming increasingly important. Instagram is a paradigmatic example of m-learning (including mobile learning and microlearning). M-learning is characterised by small content pills in image or video format, flexible and adapted to the social dynamics of consumption. In order to find out to what extent Instagram can play a relevant role in Chinese language learning and teaching today, this study has two main objectives. First, to analyse a sample of Instagram accounts for learning Chinese and, second, to assess the pros of this medium from the perspective of teachers. To this end, we compiled a database of 100 Instagram accounts for learning Chinese and described them according to a detailed tagging system. The results show a certain bias towards contents that foster the practice of rather passive skills, the prevalence of image and video formats, which by default make the materials less accessible, and the importance of formal aspects to make the organisation and retrieval of content easier. In conclusion, we are faced with a great diversity of accounts, some of which stand out for their quality, although their use in the classroom is not without challenges.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Comunicació de congrés
Subject:	M-learning ; Microlearning ; Mobile learning ; Instagram ; Chinese as a foreign language CFL
Published in:	The 4th International Symposium of the European Association of Chinese Teaching (EACT): Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Chinese Language Education in Secondary and Higher Education from a Multilingual and Multicultural Perspective. Southampton, 4t : 2023

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