1. Presenter: Alice 9922611 Instructor: Dr. Kate, Chen Date: January 17, 2011 Web 2.0 in learning English: The student perspective 1

2. Ozgur, K. E., & Ozgur, B. (2009). Web 2.0 in learning English: The student perspective. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 1, 326-330. 2

3. Content Introduction Methodology Conclusion Shortcoming of study 3

4. Due to developments in information technology, the range of tools which provide learning opportunities outside school has changed greatly in the recent years. 4 Introduction

5. Introduction Few studies elaborate on the effectiveness of the most recent web-based tools form the student perspectives. 5

6. Introduction What do students think about the use of the most rent web-based tools in their language learning experiences? 6

7. Purposes of the study -To find the benefit of using interactive web environment for learning English -To examine the perception of students that using interactive web environment in learning English 7

8. -To extend students’ language learning experiences Purposes of the study -To understand if its use facilitates learning English by investigating the advantages and disadvantages of using an interactive web environment 8

9. Web 2.0 9

10. Wiki A collaborative editing software application which encourages users to be not only readers, but also content providers and editors. 10

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12. It’s an Open Source Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS). It has become very popular among educators around the world as a tool for creating online dynamic websites for their students. 12

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14. What are participating students’ perceptions regarding the use of interactive web environments in learning English? What are the advantages of using an interactive web environment according to the participating students? What are the disadvantages of using an interactive web environments according to the participating students? Research Questions 14

15. Methodology 15

16. Three-point scale 123 Agree Not Sure Don’t agreeQuestionnaire Open-ended questions 16 1. I enjoyed learning English by using wiki/moodle. 2. The interactive web environment created for my ENGL course (by the use of wiki/ moodle)helped me to improve my English.

17. Four instructors form the department of General Education Two instructors form Education Faculty Pilot study Cronbach’s alpha = 0.85 17 Pilot study

18. What are the advantages of using an interactive web environment according to the participating students? What are the disadvantages of using an interactive web environments according to the participating students? What are participating students’ perceptions regarding the use of interactive web environments in learning English? 18

19. What are participating students’ perceptions regarding the use of interactive web environments in learning English? Table 1. Findings related to the Effects of using an Interactive Web Environment on Learning English Item Response (%) Agree Not Sure Don’t Agree 1. I enjoyed learning English by using wiki/ moodle (n=199) 52 34 13.5 2.The interactive web environment created for my 52.5 34 13 ENGL course (by the use of wiki/moodle)helped me to improve my English. (n=199) Half of the students think learning English is more fun with the use of an interactive environment and it helps them to improve their English. One third of the students are not sure about that. 19

20. What are the advantages of using an interactive web environment according to the participating students? What are the disadvantages of using an interactive web environments according to the participating students? What are participating students’ perceptions regarding the use of interactive web environments in learning English? 20

21. What are the advantages of using an interactive web environment according to the participating students? Item Response (%) I think the use of wiki / moodle includes the Agree Not Sure Don’t Agree following advantages a.Getting further information about the course outside class (n=197) b.Asking questions to the teacher outside class hours (n=199) c.Holding a discussion with class mates on a specific topic (n=199) d.Getting guidance and feedback from the teacher outside class hours (n=198) e.Learning together with friends(e.g. keeping an on-line class vocabulary notebook instead of a personal vocabulary notebook.) (n=194) f.Handing in HW/ portfolios online g.Doing extra activities to improve my English in general or doing extra exam practice before the exams (n=199) Item c and e show these activities included the most constructivist and peer-orientated elements, they got the lowest responses. 28% of the students reported that they felt more passive in an interactive web environment. 21 83 62.5 39 69.5 49.5 70 60.5 13 25.5 34.5 23.5 32.5 14 32.5 2.5 11.5 26 6 15 16 6.5

22. What are the advantages of using an interactive web environment according to the participating students? What are the disadvantages of using an interactive web environments according to the participating students? What are participating students’ perceptions regarding the use of interactive web environments in learning English? Findings 22

23. What are the disadvantages of using an interactive web environments according to the participating students? Item Response (%) In your opinion, what kind of disadvantage does the Agree Not Sure Don’t Agree use of wiki/ moodle involve? a.Wiki / moodle is difficult to use as it requires knowledge of technical skills (n=193) b.I don’t feel a part of class when I am using wiki/ moodle (n=193) c.I can’t understand the online tasks easily (n=193) d.I don’t like to read on the computer(n=194) e.I can’t find a proper computer to work on at the university(n=196) f.The internet is too slow (n=196) 14 24 58.5 17 24 56.5 11.5 21.5 64.5 20 17.5 60 25 21.5 51.5 63 18 17 Majority of students do not think that the use of an interactive web environment involves many disadvantages. Half of the students advise other students to use interactive web environments. 23

24. Conclusion Teachers need to change their views about technology resources. Students can be more active in web environments. Teachers should make clear to these students that the intention of using an interactive web environment. 24

25. 25 Validity and reliability of data- gathering procedures not established. Research design not free of specific weaknesses. Report is not clearly written.

26. 26 Thank you for attention. Have a nice holiday!!!