A1 Journal article (refereed)
Under the magnifying glass: critical moments in virtual exchange (2022)

Háhn, J., Radke, K., & Dekker, I. (2022). Under the magnifying glass: critical moments in virtual exchange. Journal of Virtual Exchange, 5, 213-235. https://doi.org/10.21827/jve.5.38005

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Háhn, Judit; Radke, Katarzyna; Dekker, Ivonne

Journal or series: Journal of Virtual Exchange

eISSN: 2647-4832

Publication year: 2022

Publication date: 22/12/2022

Volume: 5

Pages range: 213-235

Publisher: University of Groningen Press

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21827/jve.5.38005

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/84721

Abstract

Virtual Exchange (VE) is a form of experiential learning that relies heavily on learning-by-doing and reflection. The present study draws on visual data comprising students’ perceptions of critical learning incidents presented under an imaginary magnifying glass. To complete this project-closing reflective activity, the students had to describe a critical moment that they had experienced during VE and present it in a visual form. Data was collected longitudinally, in three projects (2019, 2020, and 2021) that followed the same pedagogical design and focused on the theme of tourism. The collaborating universities were from three countries: Poland, Finland, and the Netherlands. We used the methods of qualitative content analysis and social semiotic analysis to investigate the students’ reflections. The findings show that the most frequently expressed themes were related to participation in the first meeting, joint production, use of a foreign language, and adaptation to change. The study contributes to a better understanding of the role of multimodal reflection in VE.

Keywords: learning; experiential learning; learning by doing; learning experiences; learning environment; virtual learning environments; virtual environment; students; reflection (cognitive processes); multimodality; visual expression; visualisation; pedagogy

Free keywords: virtual exchange; critical learning incidents; multimodal reflections

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2022

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