Exploring Multimedia Tools in Italian Language Education: Perspectives of Teachers, Educators and Adult Learners

Recently, numerous studies have examined the use of digital applications in language teaching for both youth and adult education during and after the pandemic. Our study aims to identify the challenges faced by adults and the motivations driving them to learn foreign languages. Also, we assess their ability to utilize and benefit from modern technological advancements, especially in digital tools used in distant learning. The responses of 106 adult participants were analyzed using the SPSS statistical program, revealing various factors such as work development, personal interests, age, and individual characteristics unique to each participant. The findings indicate that there are significant gaps in adult education that warrant further exploration in future research, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches to address these unique adult learning needs.

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WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ADVANCES in ENGINEERING EDUCATION
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2024-11-19
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https://doi.org/10.37394/232010.2024.21.17
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Open Education and E-Learning
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Exploring Multimedia Tools in Italian Language Education: Perspectives of Teachers, Educators and Adult Learners

Theodoros Vavouras, Alexandros Gazis, Panagiota Kouveli
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ADVANCES in ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Open Education and E-Learning
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Exploring Multimedia Tools in Italian Language Education: Perspectives of Teachers, Educators and Adult Learners

Theodoros Vavouras, Alexandros Gazis, Panagiota Kouveli
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Recently, numerous studies have examined the use of digital applications in language teaching for both youth and adult education during and after the pandemic. Our study aims to identify the challenges faced by adults and the motivations driving them to learn foreign languages. Also, we assess their ability to utilize and benefit from modern technological advancements, especially in digital tools used in distant learning. The responses of 106 adult participants were analyzed using the SPSS statistical program, revealing various factors such as work development, personal interests, age, and individual characteristics unique to each participant. The findings indicate that there are significant gaps in adult education that warrant further exploration in future research, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches to address these unique adult learning needs.

WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ADVANCES in ENGINEERING EDUCATIONVol. 21
Democritus University of Thrace (GR), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR), Hellenic Open University (GR)
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Open Education and E-Learning
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