<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The present study aims at analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of knowledge management of the ESP class through the use of technology. Being in constant contact with technology, it is unavoidable to use it for teaching foreign languages. For this reason, both CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) and mobile apps prove useful in the demarche for better teaching and learning process. Nevertheless, managing blended learning ESP class implies a different approach to technology that goes beyond the classic use of Web 2.0 tools and proposes a new generation of mobile technology that facilitates and even simplifies the acquisition of all the four competencies (for ESP): reading, writing, listening and speaking for students ranging A2 to C1 (usually few students are absolute beginners and other few have native-like English level) in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages whose guidance aids instructors prepare students for the competitive labor market</p></abstract>

The present study aims at analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of knowledge management of the ESP class through the use of technology. Being in constant contact with technology, it is unavoidable to use it for teaching foreign languages. For this reason, both CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) and mobile apps prove useful in the demarche for better teaching and learning process. Nevertheless, managing blended learning ESP class implies a different approach to technology that goes beyond the classic use of Web 2.0 tools and proposes a new generation of mobile technology that facilitates and even simplifies the acquisition of all the four competencies (for ESP): reading, writing, listening and speaking for students ranging A2 to C1 (usually few students are absolute beginners and other few have native-like English level) in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages whose guidance aids instructors prepare students for the competitive labor market

Knowledge Management of the Esp Class Using Technology

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The present study aims at analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of knowledge management of the ESP class through the use of technology. Being in constant...

Knowledge Management of the Esp Class Using Technology

Published Online: Jul 26, 2018

Page range: 262 - 266

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2018-0041

Keywords
knowledge management, ESP, technology, teaching/learning process

© 2018 Irina Ioana Bocianu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Knowledge Management of the Esp Class Using Technology

Published Online: Jul 26, 2018

Page range: 262 - 266

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2018-0041

Keywordsknowledge management, ESP, technology, teaching/learning process

© 2018 Irina Ioana Bocianu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
knowledge management, ESP, technology, teaching/learning process