Implementing online ELT in the time of crisis: ordeal or opportunity?

In the article, the author discusses the issues and challenges in conducting online English language teaching in China due to the coronavirus outbreak. Also cited are the book "Teaching Online: Tools and Techniques, Options and Opportunities" about online teaching, the challenges like unfamiliarity...

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Publicado en:	ELT Journal: English Language Teaching Journal Vol. 74; no. 3; pp. 345 - 349
Autor principal:	Pu, Haifeng
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Oxford University Press / USA Jul2020
Materias:	Teaching methods Distance education Courseware Teaching Online: Tools & Techniques, Options & Opportunities (Book) English language education Education China
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Sumario:	In the article, the author discusses the issues and challenges in conducting online English language teaching in China due to the coronavirus outbreak. Also cited are the book "Teaching Online: Tools and Techniques, Options and Opportunities" about online teaching, the challenges like unfamiliarity with virtual learning environment (VLE), and some possible solutions like the use of external applications (app) like Tencent Meeting and WeChat for video calls and texting.