Using Telepresence Robot to Provide Authentic Communicative Practices to Remote Foreign Language Learners

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Short Description

Authentic communicative practice is crucial for fostering foreign language learners’ communicative competence. However, most learners don’t have enough chances to travel to the target countries due to expensive cost. This paper proposes a solution using telepresence robot to support the interaction between remote foreign language learners and native speakers in real conversational scenarios. By analyzing the interview, field notes, and video clips, this study shows that telepresence robot has huge potential on foreign language learning.

Author

• Jian Liao, Learning, Design, and Technology, Penn State University