Emerging Web Technologies and Digital Classroom

Course Information
TitleΑναδυόμενες Τεχνολογίες Ιστού και Ψηφιακή Τάξη / Emerging Web Technologies and Digital Classroom
CodeΥΚΔΓ-003
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID600012612

Programme of Study: Languages, Communication and Management of Educational Services in modern social, economic and tech

Registered students: 18
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
Didaktikī tōn Glōssṓn kai Ekpaideutikés Technologíes se polýglōssa kai polypolitismiká perivállontaCompulsory Module Courses218
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600282166
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
  • Υ-002 Special Education - Learning Disabilities
  • Υ-003 Online environments and Communication
  • Υ-004 Contemporary socio-economic environment
  • Υ-005 Multilingualism and Language Education
General Prerequisites
The course introduces students to basic concepts and definitions related to the use of digital technology in language teaching/learning. As part of the course, participants learn to collect and use learning materials for language teaching/learning, and explore a variety of techniques such as digitizing, recording, storing, and retrieving language resources. In addition, the course covers the understanding and use of learning objects, text corpora, language resources and their use in the development of complex electronic language teaching environments. A significant part of the course is devoted to an examination of current concepts and methods related to mobile learning. In addition, students explore virtual and augmented reality in the context of language education, as well as the importance of digital storytelling in language teaching/learning. Overall, the course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to the use of digital technologies in language education, making it useful for teachers, researchers and practitioners interested in integrating new digital tools and methods in language teaching/learning.
Learning Outcomes
Students at the end of the semester should have the basic knowledge of the use and exploitation of various software applications, how they work and the possibilities they offer in the language classroom and also be able to: - recognise the basic concepts and definitions related to the use of digital technology in language teaching/learning. - carry out research and make use of the Internet using advanced search techniques in order to: - manage any kind of information (text, audiovisual extracts, etc.) that may be useful in language teaching/learning, - learn to collect and use learning materials for language learning. - explain different techniques such as digitisation, recording, storage and retrieval of language resources. - investigate and exploit software and capabilities of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 technologies and web services in order to collect and/or develop complex learning objects and use them in the educational process, - interpret and apply knowledge in the development of complex online environments for language teaching. - discover contemporary concepts and methods related to mobile learning. - anticipate the impact of virtual and augmented reality on language teaching/learning. - evaluate the use of digital technologies and their influence on language education. - design and implement language teaching approaches using new digital tools and methods.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Respect natural environment
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course is aimed at postgraduate students. It is conducted in a computer lab and has a limited number of seats. Course Summary Basic concepts and definitions in digital language teaching Collection and Utilization of Educational Materials Methods of Collecting Digital Materials and Resources Utilization techniques for language education and training Digitization and Management of Digital Resources Databases of language materials Digitization Techniques and Recording Storage and retrieval of language resources Learning Objects and Electronic Teaching Environments Corpora and Language Processing Understanding and Using Learning Objects Use of learning objects in electronic language teaching environments Introduction to Mobile Learning Concepts and methods of mobile learning Virtual and Augmented Reality in Language Education Practical applications Digital Storytelling in Foreign Language Teaching Techniques and approaches Advanced Digital Techniques in Language Teaching Management of Digital Programs and Projects in Language Education Strategies and tools for effective management of digital educational programs Critical analysis of cases and example studies Innovation and Creativity in Digital Language Teaching Integration of new technological tools and methods Application Laboratory Exploring Innovative Approaches and Creative Techniques in Language Education Practical application of techniques and digital tools Practical Use of Software Practical Use of Software Summarizing and Predicting the Future of Digital Language Teaching Brief review and future prospects During the course, students, through systematic participation in educational-pedagogical exercises, develop learning strategies utilizing the above knowledge with the ultimate goal of applying them in the classroom setting.
Keywords
mobile learning, virtual and augmented reality, text corpora, language teaching/learning
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Multimedia
  • Book
  • Software
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures130.5✓
Laboratory Work261.0✓✓
Reading Assigment261.0✓
Project803.2✓✓
Written assigments
Exams
Total1455.8
Student Assessment
Description
Assessment is continuous and includes practical exercises on the computer.
Student Assessment methods
  • Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Αρβανίτης, Π., & Κρυστάλλη, Π. (2023). Ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες και διδασκαλία της ξένης γλώσσας [Προπτυχιακό εγχειρίδιο]. Κάλλιπος, Ανοικτές Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-192. Αναδυόμενες Τεχνολογίες Ιστού στη Γλωσσική Εκπαίδευση και Κατάρτιση. Εικονική και Επαυξημένη Πραγματικότητα. Eκδόσεις University Studio Press, Θεσσαλονίκη 2012.
Additional bibliography for study
Κουτσογιάννης, Δ. (2011). Εφηβικές Πρακτικές Ψηφιακού Γραμματισμού και Ταυτότητες. Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας Lightbown, P. & Spada, N., (2013). Κατάκτηση και διδασκαλία, How Languages are Learned (4th ed.). Oxford University Press Mackey, A. & Gass, S. (2012). Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide. London: Routledge. Salmon, G. (2011). E-Moderating The Key to Online Teaching and Learning. London: Routledge. Bajric, S. (2010). Linguistique, cognition et didactique. Paris : PUPS. Van Patten, B. & Williams, J. (2-14). Cognition and Second Language Instruction. Routledge
Last Update
26-12-2023