Organization of communication in foreign language classes using breakout rooms in Google Meet

Чаплінська, Наталія Олегівна (2024) Organization of communication in foreign language classes using breakout rooms in Google Meet Актуальні питання гуманітарних наук (74). pp. 394-399. ISSN 2308-4855; 2308-4863

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Abstract

In the technology-driven world, where technology is becoming an integral part of the educational process, the use of video conferencing tools is becoming increasingly important to improve the quality and efficiency of learning. This is especially relevant for foreign language classes, where the development of communication skills is a key element of language acquisition. In this context, the use of the Google Meet platform and its functionality, breakout rooms, is defined as a potentially effective means of improving students’ communication skills while learning foreign languages. Google Meet and its functionality, can be productive in language learning through a language environment that allows students to communicate with each other in small groups, which creates a favorable atmosphere for real speaking practice. In such mini groups, students can use the language in special situations and improve their pronunciation and communication skills. Interaction and cooperation among students contribute to the development of communication skills by exchanging ideas, engaging in debates, or collaboratively solving tasks, thus helping in enhancing understanding and proficiency in language usage. In terms of options for teachers/lecturers, it allows teachers to create individual or group creative assignments that meet the needs and interests of specific students or groups. This may include tasks aimed at improving pronunciation, comprehension or use of language in specific situations. Engagement of small groups in work can help students better remember the material and absorb it in a deep level of understanding. During the discussion, other students can help to uncover different aspects of the material, which promotes deeper understanding and awareness for the whole group. Regarding the general use of technology in education, Google Meet and breakout rooms are part of a broader up-todate trend of using video conferencing tools in educational institutions. These tools enable remote learning, providing access to learning for students from different locations and different time zones. They also promote active interaction and cooperation between students and teachers, who are in line with modern approaches to learning that emphasize the importance of active participation and cooperation in the learning process. The main part of the article is aimed at studying the possibilities of optimizing the learning process using subgroup sessions in Google Meet on the example of foreign language classes, some examples of tasks with determining their impact and effectiveness on the development of communicative competences of participants in the educational process. In the practical part, the article researches the effectiveness of the use of the technical option, the subgroup session usage, and presents the results of investigation, while learning a foreign language, because the main objective is the development of foreign language communicative competence, which includes language, speech, socio-cultural, country studies and linguistic studies competences and can be perfectly implemented thanks to technologies during distance learning.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Google Meet; breakout rooms; subgroup division; educational platform; interaction
Subjects: Статті у базах даних > Index Copernicus
Статті у періодичних виданнях > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions: Факультет педагогічної освіти > Кафедра іноземних мов і методик їх навчання
Depositing User: Наталія Олегівна Чаплінська
Date Deposited: 01 Jul 2024 07:17
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2024 09:30
URI: https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/49346

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