An Approach to Learning Theories in virtual Communication

CONTENTS I. An Approach to Learning Theories and Strategies and their Efficiency in Virtual Communication..........................................................5 I.1. The relationship between technology, education and the learning process 8 I.2. Defining concepts...................................................... 15 I.3. Conceptualisation of the learning process................. 22 I.3.a. Characteristics of the learning process............ 24 I.3.b. Learning styles................................................ 27 I.3.c. Principles of learning....................................... 31 I.3.d. How students learn......................................... 35 I.4. A Historical Outlook on the Computer-Assisted English Language Learning 37 I.4.a. Theoretical background concerning the CALL concept 41 I.5. Approaches to CALL from a Behaviourist and Constructivist point of view. Cognitive CALL and the Multiple Intelligence Theory............................................. 46 I.6. The Art of Teaching English using Innovative and Creative Technology. Language and Communication....................................................................... 58 Bibliography............................................................................ 65