ERIC Number: EJ1161157
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1925-4741
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Using WhatsApp to Enhance Students' Learning of English Language "Experience to Share"
Hamad, Mona M.
Higher Education Studies, v7 n4 p74-87 2017
Education system has developed rapidly, technology has invaded our life, everyone has smart phone these days, using WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, etc. No one can deny that the generation we teach these days, has become addicted to these applications, for social relationship and fun. In 2012 when I started teaching in KSA, Blackboard has been newly introduced for teaching in King Khalid University, but most of the students were reluctant to use it due to net access problems and unfamiliarity. This study was conducted in College of Science & Arts Majarda King Khalid University, English Department. The population of the study were 36 female students from 1st level who were studying Listening & Speaking 1 course in the 1st semester 2013-2014. The researcher has used the analytical descriptive method to conduct this study in King Khalid University. A students' questionnaire and instructor observation were the tools for collecting the data, results were coded manually and analyzed using SPSS. Almost all study-findings supported using WhatsApp to enhance students learning and enthusiasm, using WhatsApp helped students to develop English skills, enriched their vocabulary and learn from their mates mistakes, although the study laid out some disadvantages of the experience such as preparing the materials and having discipline in the group.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Computer Software, Social Media, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Questionnaires, College Students, Student Attitudes, Females, Observation, College Faculty, Learning Motivation, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development, Listening Skills, Oral Language, Feedback (Response), Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Teacher Student Relationship, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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