Why can tell be problematic for my learners?
The very technological nature of TELL requires the learners to demonstrate
different skills than in traditional foreign language learning. For some learners,
this might create problems to achieve the aims with ease (e.g., some of them may even have problems with the regular access to the Internet), even though their study results in traditional learning did not seem to be problematic. According to Burgerovแ (2007, p.218) teachers/tutors can anticipate problems arising from technical inadequacy or inexperience with using technology. The beliefs of the learners about how learning happens can cause problems, since they do not correspond with the new programme. Learners will need enough time to get used to the new system. The initial tasks should therefore be simple, clear and easy to achieve with shorter deadlines. Later the tasks may become more ambitious and we can allow longer periods for autonomous projects.
Some learners approaching TELL for the first time may feel the
lack of face to- face
might feel lost without your guidance. You need to take this into consideration when planning the programme and the tasks, e.g. including into the learning plan an opportunity to meet the tutor in person or via video conference besides the classes and giving the learners the chance to discuss the issues with other learners online.
developing these strategies since the teacher is the key person who makes all
or most of the decisions and the learners just follow the rules.
This may be especiall problematic for students with no experience in organizing ever like this, teacher need to have prior knowledge and should
