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Reconceptualizing Self-Directed Learning in the Era of Generative AI: An Exploratory Analysis of Language Learning


Abstract:

This exploratory analysis investigates the integration of ChatGPT in self-directed learning (SDL). Specifically, this study examines YouTube content creators’ language-le...Show More

Abstract:

This exploratory analysis investigates the integration of ChatGPT in self-directed learning (SDL). Specifically, this study examines YouTube content creators’ language-learning experiences and the role of ChatGPT in their SDL, building upon Song and Hill's conceptual model of SDL in online contexts. Thematic analysis of interviews with 19 YouTubers and relevant video contents reveals distinct constructs of ChatGPT-integrated SDL, suggesting a reconceptualization and refinement of the SDL framework in the consideration of generative artificial intelligence (AI). This framework emphasizes critical aspects of utilizing ChatGPT as an SDL tool on two distinct levels: 1) the interactive relationships and interplay between learners’ personal traits and their ongoing learning processes (local) and 2) the evolving nature of SDL in the rapidly advancing landscape of generative AI, with socio-political-cultural foundations of AI constantly shaping the learning environment where SDL occurs (global). The study highlights the potential of ChatGPT as a tool for promoting self-directed language learning (SDLL) and provides implications for the development of learning technologies and research on AI-facilitated SDL.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies ( Volume: 17)
Page(s): 1489 - 1503
Date of Publication: 10 April 2024

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Author image of Belle Li
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Belle Li received the master's degree in instructional systems technology from Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2020.
She is currently a Dean's full scholarship doctoral student studying Learning Design and Technology with Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Her research interests include development and integration of instructional methods and technologies, including artificial intelligence, mob...Show More
Belle Li received the master's degree in instructional systems technology from Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2020.
She is currently a Dean's full scholarship doctoral student studying Learning Design and Technology with Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Her research interests include development and integration of instructional methods and technologies, including artificial intelligence, mob...View more
Author image of Curtis J. Bonk
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
Curtis J. Bonk received the B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI, USA, in 1981, and the M.S. degree in educational psychology and the Ph.D. degree in educational psychology (minor in educational technology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, in 1987 and 1989, respectively.
He is a Professor with the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN...Show More
Curtis J. Bonk received the B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI, USA, in 1981, and the M.S. degree in educational psychology and the Ph.D. degree in educational psychology (minor in educational technology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, in 1987 and 1989, respectively.
He is a Professor with the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN...View more
Author image of Chaoran Wang
Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA
Chaoran Wang received the BA degree in teaching Chinese as a second language from Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree in literacy, culture, and language education from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2021.
She is a Multilingual Writing Specialist and an Assistant Professor of Writing with Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA. Her recent publications have included articles in ...Show More
Chaoran Wang received the BA degree in teaching Chinese as a second language from Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree in literacy, culture, and language education from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2021.
She is a Multilingual Writing Specialist and an Assistant Professor of Writing with Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA. Her recent publications have included articles in ...View more
Author image of Xiaojing Kou
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
Xiaojing Kou received the M.A. degree in linguistics from the College of English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in instructional systems technology from the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, 2011.
Since 2012, she has been the Director of the Center for Language Technology, Indiana University. With her leadership...Show More
Xiaojing Kou received the M.A. degree in linguistics from the College of English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in instructional systems technology from the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, 2011.
Since 2012, she has been the Director of the Center for Language Technology, Indiana University. With her leadership...View more

Author image of Belle Li
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Belle Li received the master's degree in instructional systems technology from Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2020.
She is currently a Dean's full scholarship doctoral student studying Learning Design and Technology with Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Her research interests include development and integration of instructional methods and technologies, including artificial intelligence, mobile applications, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality for collaborative, contextual, experiential, and authentic learning experiences in blended and online learning environments. She designed and developed a mobile application, TIC APP, available for download on the App Store.
Belle Li received the master's degree in instructional systems technology from Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2020.
She is currently a Dean's full scholarship doctoral student studying Learning Design and Technology with Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Her research interests include development and integration of instructional methods and technologies, including artificial intelligence, mobile applications, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality for collaborative, contextual, experiential, and authentic learning experiences in blended and online learning environments. She designed and developed a mobile application, TIC APP, available for download on the App Store.View more
Author image of Curtis J. Bonk
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
Curtis J. Bonk received the B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI, USA, in 1981, and the M.S. degree in educational psychology and the Ph.D. degree in educational psychology (minor in educational technology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, in 1987 and 1989, respectively.
He is a Professor with the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, where he teaches psychology and technology courses and is adjunct with the School of Informatics. He is a passionate and energetic speaker, award-winning writer, educational psychologist, instructional technologist, and software entrepreneur, and a former CPA and corporate controller. He has given hundreds of keynote talks and is an author/editor of more than 400 publications, including 20 books and 160 journal articles.
Dr. Bonk became a Fellow of AERA in 2022. He was also listed in the top 2% of scientists in the world based on publication citations for his career. He co-hosts the award-winning podcast show Silver Lining for Learning.
Curtis J. Bonk received the B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI, USA, in 1981, and the M.S. degree in educational psychology and the Ph.D. degree in educational psychology (minor in educational technology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, in 1987 and 1989, respectively.
He is a Professor with the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, where he teaches psychology and technology courses and is adjunct with the School of Informatics. He is a passionate and energetic speaker, award-winning writer, educational psychologist, instructional technologist, and software entrepreneur, and a former CPA and corporate controller. He has given hundreds of keynote talks and is an author/editor of more than 400 publications, including 20 books and 160 journal articles.
Dr. Bonk became a Fellow of AERA in 2022. He was also listed in the top 2% of scientists in the world based on publication citations for his career. He co-hosts the award-winning podcast show Silver Lining for Learning.View more
Author image of Chaoran Wang
Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA
Chaoran Wang received the BA degree in teaching Chinese as a second language from Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree in literacy, culture, and language education from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2021.
She is a Multilingual Writing Specialist and an Assistant Professor of Writing with Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA. Her recent publications have included articles in Language Teaching and Journal of Global Literacies, Technologies, and Emerging Pedagogies and book chapters in Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning and Transformative Teaching Around the World. Her current research interests include technology-enhanced language learning through the intersecting perspectives of language studies, sociocultural theories, and educational technologies.
Dr. Wang is a recipient of the Open Educational Resources Research Fellowship by the Open Education Group and the Doctoral Dissertation Grant by the International Research Foundation for English Language Education.
Chaoran Wang received the BA degree in teaching Chinese as a second language from Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree in literacy, culture, and language education from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, in 2021.
She is a Multilingual Writing Specialist and an Assistant Professor of Writing with Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA. Her recent publications have included articles in Language Teaching and Journal of Global Literacies, Technologies, and Emerging Pedagogies and book chapters in Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning and Transformative Teaching Around the World. Her current research interests include technology-enhanced language learning through the intersecting perspectives of language studies, sociocultural theories, and educational technologies.
Dr. Wang is a recipient of the Open Educational Resources Research Fellowship by the Open Education Group and the Doctoral Dissertation Grant by the International Research Foundation for English Language Education.View more
Author image of Xiaojing Kou
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
Xiaojing Kou received the M.A. degree in linguistics from the College of English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in instructional systems technology from the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, 2011.
Since 2012, she has been the Director of the Center for Language Technology, Indiana University. With her leadership, the center provides technology and instructional support to language teaching instructors through audio and video services, specialized language instructional space, Web hosting of language materials, professional development opportunities, and promotion of world languages programs. She also provides consultation on technology integration in language instructional design and development.
Ms. Kou is a Member of the Advisory Board for the Less Commonly Taught and Indigenous Languages Partnership, a cross-university initiative among the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
Xiaojing Kou received the M.A. degree in linguistics from the College of English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in instructional systems technology from the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA, 2011.
Since 2012, she has been the Director of the Center for Language Technology, Indiana University. With her leadership, the center provides technology and instructional support to language teaching instructors through audio and video services, specialized language instructional space, Web hosting of language materials, professional development opportunities, and promotion of world languages programs. She also provides consultation on technology integration in language instructional design and development.
Ms. Kou is a Member of the Advisory Board for the Less Commonly Taught and Indigenous Languages Partnership, a cross-university initiative among the Big Ten Academic Alliance.View more
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