5.2 Beliefs Related to the Advantages to Use of OLEs

The beliefs that have been grouped into this category share a positive experience or perception of use of OLEs for the teaching and learning of FSFL. This section includes beliefs of teachers in which they express the value of the tools and technologies associated with online learning. The first sub-category groups those beliefs which emphasize the value of OLEs in providing access to resources and information which can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Global communication and collaboration constitutes the second sub-category and presents examples of how teachers believe OLEs can facilitate contacts and cooperation with Francophones around the world. The third sub-category - that of real-world learning, describes the value of OLEs in making learning more relevant and authentic. Motivating students constitutes the fourth sub-category. The final sub-categories emphasize the capacity of OLEs to enhance teaching and learning.