Provides scaffolds

Use of effective tools and methods

Interactive component

Builds 21st century skills

Encourages greater autonomy and individualization

Differentiated learning

Access to a wide range of information/resources

Promotes collaboration

Supports instruction

Improves teacher effectiveness

Increased engagement

Allows L2 students to demonstrate IT skills and uses of diverse technological tools

Increased productivity

Fun, innovative and exciting methods,

Internet interest communities

provides opportunities to communicate in different contexts/across physical borders

No restrictions on time and space

Change, shift in worldviews

Networking

Appreciation for social dynamics, diverse individuals

Greater sense of community

Easier access to others

Relationship development and maintenance

Promotes language use

Better, creative outcomes

Positive effects on learning outcomes and gains

L2 students effectively reach goals

Progressive

Improved quality of education

Meaning connections to life

Expands learning

Access to technology widespread

Exploration

L2 students participate in not only consumption, but in production phase

Many online tools

Differentiated

Diverse

Choice

Creative