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Training of intercultural communication competences in virtual communities of learning

Training of intercultural communication competences in virtual communities of learning. Thomas Berger, Institut inter.research e.V. Added Value of New Media. Emphasis on Internet as a „communication apparatus“ Authentic communication situations in virtual learner communities

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Training of intercultural communication competences in virtual communities of learning

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  1. Training of intercultural communication competences invirtual communities of learning Thomas Berger,Institut inter.research e.V. Financial Agreement No 2003-4639 /001-001 EDU-ELEARN

  2. Added Value of New Media • Emphasis on Internet as a „communication apparatus“ • Authentic communication situations in virtual learner communities • Variety of communication channels and creative means of expression

  3. Concept of virtual communities (vc) „...virtual communities are not the norm, but the exception...“ (Howard, Rheingold 2000) VC Attributes (Smith and Kollock 1999) • Reciprocity • Reputation • Attachement to the group • Sense of efficacy

  4. Concept of vc for learning • Dramaturgical framework for learning activities • Integration of face-to-face encounters of virtual group members • Intercultural Awareness • Creative use of new media

  5. Practical Models • Online Simulation „Jobs and Applicants“

  6. Practical Models • Collaborative Work on a Web-novel – the fictitious train journey „from virtual to real“

  7. Practical Models • Vc-project – „Emmigrant communities“

  8. Contact Thomas BergerInstitut inter.research e.V.www.inter-research.deberger@inter-research.de Project-Website: www.media-net-works.de

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