Online course for learning how to use an english-spanish dictionary. Case: training industrial mat

Authors

  • Editor Instituto Universitario de Tecnología de Valencia, Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
  • Ordaz Katty Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela

Keywords:

Online course. Bilingual dictionary. Blended-learning, tasks. Meaningful learning

Abstract

The aim of the present research is to design an online course for learning how to use an English-Spanish bilingual dictionary
as a technical tool for teaching English in Training Industrial Material Engineering National Program. It is framed within the
social pedagogy approach, meaningful learning, task-based learning, and education systemic theory by a blended learning
modality. The research is defined as a feasible project developed in three phases: Diagnostic, feasibility and design of
the proposal. The contribution of the investigation is mainly to promote “learning to learn” through the use of the educational
technology.

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Published

2015-02-14

How to Cite

García G. , M. D., & Katty, O. (2015). Online course for learning how to use an english-spanish dictionary. Case: training industrial mat. Eduweb, 9(1), 109–122. Retrieved from https://revistaeduweb.org/index.php/eduweb/article/view/110

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