Title: Research on Foreign Language Collaborative Learning in Contemporary Educational Technology Environments
Authors: Xiaoquan Pan, Li Ma
Volume: 9
Issue: 11
Pages: 29-35
Publication Date: 2025/11/28
Abstract:
The rapid advancement of information technology has propelled the deep integration of educational technology and foreign language teaching into a significant trend in educational reform. Collaborative learning, as a pedagogical approach fostering student interaction and enhancing comprehensive language application skills, is demonstrating renewed vitality and expanding potential within modern technology-supported educational environments. This study systematically reviews recent domestic and international research on foreign language collaborative learning in contemporary educational technology settings. It summarizes the theoretical foundations and conceptual underpinnings, identifies key research themes regarding technology-supported collaborative foreign language learning, and analyzes prevalent challenges and future research directions. Findings indicate that collaborative learning leveraging technological tools-such as online collaborative platforms, social media, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence-can effectively enhance learners' communicative competence, cultural understanding, and collaborative problem-solving abilities. However, persistent challenges exist concerning interaction quality, technology acceptance, and the transformation of instructor and learner roles. Future research should prioritize interdisciplinary integration, the development of intelligent collaborative support systems, and the refinement of blended collaborative learning models, thereby achieving a balanced development between "instrumental rationality" and "humanistic value".