First steps in building emergent view on teaching and learning Armenian as a second language via technology

Abstract

Increasing the effectiveness of learning Armenian as a Second Language with the use of technology that helps to cover challenges of education and preservation of the national and cultural identity of Armenians in Diaspora via language are considered in the study. The research is conducted basing on the online teaching and instructing experience under the large number of students of different age, educational background and origin. Basing on the multiyear maintenance of the built system it is concluded that one of the biggest advantages of the system is guidance and facilitation in the personal environment via Online Instructor (OI) which gives students the possibility to learn and acquire language through natural communication, interaction and discussions with OI and classmates. A brief overview of the chosen online pedagogy principles and used approaches for their effectiveness measurement jointly with the implementation peculiarities is performed.