Describing the Characteristics of a Synchronous e-Lesson for Online Interaction

The immersion in an unforeseen mode of acquiring knowledge for traditional learners and professors during pandemic covid-19 released several obstacles. In this sense, learner-content, learner-learner, learner-teacher and learner-interface interactions became so reluctant in online classes that provoked an awkward ambiance. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to describe the characteristics of a synchronous e-lesson should contain to promote interaction in fifth EFL students. This research study used a theoretical framework to describe the most important constructs covered; online interaction, e-learning and online lesson plan. The sample for this study was one fifth semester professor from an EFL program, as well as 5 fifth semester students. As there are several means to collect data, the researcher applied interviews based on needs analysis. The study employed thematic analysis and a total of 10 sub-themes emerged from four main pre-stablished themes which are; Learner-content, Learner-teacher, Learner-learner and Learner-interface interaction. These subthemes were organized in the ensuing fashion: Learner-content Interaction; engaging topics, visual support, contextualization and load management, Learner-teacher Interaction; teacher-student rapport, methodological activities, Learner-learner Interaction; teamwork and respectful and enthusiastic attitude, Learner-interface Interaction; video-conferencing platforms and tools of preference.1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 92. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK .................................................................................... 122.1 Conceptual Framework ............................................................................................... 122.1.1 Online Interaction .......................................................................................... 122.1.2 e-Learning ...................................................................................................... 142.1.3 Online Lesson Plan ........................................................................................ 212.2 literature review ............................................................................................................ 243. METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................... 293.1 Research Context and Participants............................................................................. 303.2 Data Collection Method ............................................................................................... 313.3 Data Collection Instrument ......................................................................................... 323.4 Data Analysis ................................................................................................................ 333.5 Ethical Issues ................................................................................................................. 344. FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................ 354.1.1 learner-content Interaction. ...................................................................................... 354.1.1.1 Engaging Topics .......................................................................................... 364.1.1.2 Visual Support ............................................................................................ 374.1.1.3 Contextualization ........................................................................................ 384.1.1.4 Load Management ...................................................................................... 384.1.2. learner-teacher Interaction ...................................................................................... 394.1.2.1 Teacher-student Rapport ........................................................................... 394.1.2.2 Methodological Activities ........................................................................... 404.1.3. Learner-learner Interaction .................................................................................... 404.1.3.1 Teamwork. ................................................................................................... 414.1.3.2 Respectful and Enthusiastic attitude ........................................................ 414.1.4. Learner-interface Interaction .................................................................................. 424.1.4.1 Video-Conferencing Platforms .................................................................. 424.1.4.2 Tools of Preference ..................................................................................... 435. DISCUSSION ................................................................................................................... 446. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 487. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 518. APPENDIXES .................................................................................................................. 57PregradoLicenciado(a) en Lenguas Extranjeras con Énfasis en InglésTrabajos de Investigación y/o Extensió