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School of Languages at XJTLU Conference 2024
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We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where the role of generative AI and other technological tools is reshaping the way we teach and learn languages. The question that lies before us is not whether these innovations will shape the future, but rather how we, as educators, will harness their potential to create meaningful and effective language instruction.
 
The title of our conference, No Fate: The Future is Not Set, underscores our belief that the future is not predetermined. We hope that our conference will serve both as a platform for collaboration and a catalyst for change as it is via the collective effort of educators, researchers, and innovators that the trajectory of language teaching and learning will be determined. By fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, we can shape the future of language education.
 

Saturday, June 1 • 09:30 - 10:00
Develop and explore the effectiveness of an E-tandem programme with VR in foreign language learning at XJTLU

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Travel constraints during the pandemic have necessitated the delivery of Chinese language modules at XJTLU in an online format, limiting opportunities for international students to engage with native speakers and immerse themselves in local Chinese culture. To address this issue, we have envisioned a proactive solution - pairing international students with their Chinese counterparts and tasking them with collaborative activities within a Virtual Reality (VR) environment, specifically Mozilla Hub. The statistics show that international students are very interested in practicing Chinese with native speakers and are willing to learn more about Chinese local culture.

Inspired by the paper ‘Designing and Supporting Virtual Exchange: The Case of Chinese–English e-Tandem’ (Tim Lewis & Kan Qian, 2021), this E-tandem program aims to provide international students at XJTLU with an enriched avenue to practice Chinese and gain profound insights into Chinese culture through meaningful interactions with their language partners. VR technology is incorporated to create new immersive learning experiences that transcend the confines of traditional online education. Positive feedback on VR-facilitated interaction, performance, and engagement was received from participants. Meanwhile, VR dizziness and other technology-related issues were reported. We hope this E-Tandem program can be applied in various language teaching domains in the future.
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Xiaoying Yuan

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Xiaoying Yuan is a Chinese language lecturer from the Modern Language Center, School of Languages at XJTLU. She gained teaching experience in several countries including the USA, UK, and Thailand. Before joining in XJTLU, she worked at Michigan State University as a language lecturer... Read More →
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Rui Xu

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Rui Xu is an EAP tutor and the manager of VR Language Learning Lab from Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University. The VR Language Learning Lab is a community of educators and students passionate about enabling, enhancing, and enriching the experience of language learning by exploring... Read More →
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Fan Yang

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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Guhuai Jiang

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Guhuai is an EAP Language Lecturer from the English Language Center, School of Languages, XJTLU. Her research interests include intercultural learning and technology incorporation in students’ language learning. 

Saturday June 1, 2024 09:30 - 10:00 CST
HS G03
  Chinese Language Teaching, Presentation

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