모모Therefore밃in this book밃the main argument is that the technology-enabled English virtuality creates an opportunity for all the Chinese learners or teachers of English to pursue a self-directed cross-cultural social learning and experiment with citizen diplomacy. We have five assumptions not yet fully tested. First밃a regular engagement with the English virtuality will largely reduce Chinglish and thus facilitate the acquisition of the English language. Second밃a fuller exploration of the English virtuality will better familiarise us with their social practices밃thus making better preparation for cross-cultural communication or citizen diplomacy.Third밃a regular communication with the ESL/EFL professionals in the English virtuality will benefit the development of English teachers. Fourth밃citizen diplomacy will in return keep learners or teachers of English engaged with the English virtuality. Fifth밃responsible citizen diplomacy will help better tell Chinese stories밃resist the anti-China narratives or improve the international image of China밃securing peace for the world. So the purpose of using the English virtuality is not just about English learning or teaching; it is also about citizen diplomacy밃making friends밃defending China and maintaining peace.
【目录】
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Early Experiences with Educational Technologies 1 My College Education on Information Technology 2 My First Encounters with Computers 3 Teaching English with Recorders 4 Experimenting with My First Computer
Chapter 3 Further Adventure into Educational Technologies 1 Teaching with Technology at CWNU 2 Experimenting with Technology in Virginia 3 My Readings on Technology 4 Educational Technologies밐 My Fuller Knowledge Map 5 My Research on Information and Communication Technology
Chapter 4 Exploring the Online World of English Countries 1 Online Governments 2 Social Networking Sites 3 Media Conglomerates 4 School and Church 5 Language Resources for English Language Educators and Students 6 Family and Local Community 7 Other Social Institutions 8 Principles of Learning in the English Social Virtuality
Chapter 5 Learning and Teaching English with Technology 1 Listening with Technology 2 Reading with Technology 3 Speaking with Technology 4 Writing with Technology 5 Viewing with Technology 6 Principles of Learning and Teaching English with Technology
Chapter 6 On the Road to the Future 1 Students with Technology Sawy 2 Tang\'s Experience with Technology 3 Self-directed Learning in the English Virtual World 4 Measuring the Achievements 5 Reflection on Cross-Cultural Communication References
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