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Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Learning – the Current Status and Directions for Further Research

Jolanta Szulc

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-19

The article aims to discuss current research trends in the field of Distance Learning (DL). It consists of the following parts: (1) the definitions and characteristics of DL; (2) current directions of research in the field of DL, among others: measuring transactional distance in Web-Based Learning Environments, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in DL, development of learning content and the task for MOOCs, effects of online course efficiency perceptions on Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) measures, new technologies for the DL, the use of metacognitive and affective model Self-Regulated Learning (MASRL), questionnaire (Constructivist Learning on a Scale Higher Settings of Education [CLHES]) as a method of research of constructivist learning environment in higher education, Transactional Distance (TD) theory in DL and online community culture; (3) summary and conclusions with a particular focus on the use of DL methods in higher education. The article is based on the study of literature registered in the databases ERIC, LISA, and LISTA.

2020-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

ChatGPT in Philology Education: A Pilot Study on AI-Supported Language Learning

Aleksandra Kalaga , Marzena Wysocka-Narewska

Language: EN | Published: 30-06-2025 | Abstract | pp. 1-18

This pilot study investigates the use of ChatGPT by university students in the context of foreign language learning. Drawing on a mixed-methods approach, the research examines how English and Romance Philology students incorporate the AI tool into their academic routines, both within and beyond the classroom. Quantitative data collected via questionnaire reveal that students most frequently use ChatGPT in out-of-class contexts, particularly for writing, vocabulary development, and grammar correction. Statistical analysis shows a significant preference for autonomous use over classroom-based application. Qualitative responses further indicate that while students appreciate the tool’s versatility and efficiency, they remain critically aware of its limitations, including occasional factual inaccuracies, mechanical style, and ethical concerns. The findings are interpreted through the lenses of Self-Directed Learning Theory, the Technology Acceptance Model, and Constructivist Learning Theory, suggesting that ChatGPT functions primarily as a complementary learning-support tool. The study concludes with pedagogical recommendations and proposes directions for future research, highlighting the need for AI literacy and teacher guidance in contemporary language education.

2025-06-30



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

From Socratic Behaviourism to Digital Constructivism

António Manuel Diogo dos Reis , Olga Yakovleva , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Nataliia Morze

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 11-28

The paper presents a synopsis of the evolution of methods and techniques up to the digital age and characterises the main aspects of behaviourist and constructivist models in order to study the development of new advanced pedagogical tools and methods in education science in constructivist environment. For the purpose of the study, an analysis of the technological evolution during the last decades and its impact on education science was made, with a special focus on virtual teaching and learning. The practical outcome of the study was a series of online seminars and workshops, prepared by the international team of the IRNet project. The keynotes and workshops were held during DLCC2017 Conference (Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning, subtitle: Effective Development of Teachers’ Skills in the Area of ICT and E-learning) at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. Video presentations and an automatic translation are available at: https://areis-en-constructivism.blogspot.pt.

2018-02-01