Pedagogical Underpinnings of a Multi-Disciplinary Language Learning Portal - The Connection Between Theory and Practice

Abstract

This paper discusses how pedagogical aspects have affected the technical choices in constructing the multidisciplinary and open-access digital language learning portal called Svenskstudier i bufféformat. The portal is being developed in one of the teacher teams in DIGIJOUJOU project, a national development project for digitalizing second language learning in higher education in Finland financed by Ministry of Education. The developing team represents three higher education institutions: Aalto University, Haaga