Using Padlet for Collaborative Writing among ESL Learners
- 1 Pusat Citra, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia
- 2 Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia
- 3 Pusat Citra, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia
Abstract
The lack of language skills among ESL learners could affect their ability to work collaboratively at the undergraduate level. This study looks at how collaborative writing in a language course could be enhanced by the use of an interactive on-line tool called Padlet. 87 participants taking a language course in a public university in Malaysia were involved in the research. The study was aimed to improve language and communication skills, increase motivation, lower anxiety and encourage students to become more autonomous. A series of tasks were designed using Padlet and carried out through the semester. Student’s posts and feedback in the form of a questionnaire were analysed. The findings showed that Padlet motivate s students to participate in class activities, lower anxiety, encourages interaction among class members and instructor , and improve s language accuracy through learning from peers. Padlet could be effectively used in an undergraduate course to facilitate collaborative writing among lower proficiency ESL learners.
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