Data_Sheet_1_The effect of hybrid SCMC (BYOD) on foreign language anxiety and learning experience in comparison to pure SCMC and FTF communication.pdf

This study aims to investigate the impact of using synchronized computer-mediated communication (SCMC) in a face-to-face (FTF) classroom on reducing foreign language anxiety (FLA) and enhancing the learning experience. Fifty Chinese college students participated in a learning activity under three modes: normal FTF classroom (the blank sample), pure SCMC, and hybrid SCMC (BYOD). Smartphones, PCs, open internet, and the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) concept were used for SCMC applications. After completing the learning activity, the students completed Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) questionnaires. The students were also asked to complete perceptual questionnaires to assess their interaction, anxiety, distraction from the internet, and class atmosphere in the three modes. The results showed that the hybrid SCMC (BYOD) resulted in better interaction than the normal FTF classroom mode (the blank sample), while pure SCMC showed no significant improvement. Both SCMC modes reduced FLA compared to the normal FTF classroom mode (the blank sample), but pure SCMC caused a noticeable increase in distraction from the internet and weakened the classroom atmosphere. In contrast, the hybrid SCMC (BYOD) mode slightly increased distraction and improved the classroom atmosphere.

本研究旨在探究同步计算机中介通信（synchronized computer-mediated communication, SCMC）应用于面对面（face-to-face, FTF）课堂时，对降低外语焦虑（foreign language anxiety, FLA）及优化学习体验的影响。本研究招募50名中国大学生参与三种模式下的学习活动：常规面对面课堂（空白对照组）、纯同步计算机中介通信模式，以及混合式同步计算机中介通信（自带设备（bring-your-own-device, BYOD）模式）。同步计算机中介通信应用依托智能手机、个人电脑、开放互联网及自带设备理念开展。完成学习活动后，参与者需填写外语课堂焦虑量表（Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale, FLCAS）问卷；此外，受试者还需完成感知类问卷，以评估三种模式下的课堂互动、焦虑程度、互联网分心情况及课堂氛围。研究结果显示，混合式同步计算机中介通信（BYOD模式）的课堂互动效果优于常规面对面课堂（空白对照组），而纯同步计算机中介通信模式未展现出显著的互动提升效果。相较于常规面对面课堂模式，两种同步计算机中介通信模式均能降低外语焦虑，但纯同步计算机中介通信模式会显著增加互联网分心程度，且削弱课堂氛围；与之相对，混合式同步计算机中介通信（BYOD模式）仅小幅提升互联网分心程度，同时改善了课堂氛围。