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Sharifi, Maryam; Rostami AbuSaeedi, AliAsghar; Jafarigohar, Manoochehr; Zandi, Bahman – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2018
The effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in language learning has been the topic of a long-standing debate. Prompted by this debate, we attempted to provide an updated meta-analysis on the learning effect of computer-assisted English language instruction on a broad range of study features. This meta-analysis of the experimental…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
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Azari, Mohammad Hosein – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2017
This article investigated the effect of weblog use in a process-based writing course on the writing performance of students as well as on their level of learner autonomy. The participants were 43 English language learners who were doing their BA in the field of English Language Teaching. The control group (n = 19) went through in-class writing…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing
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Dizon, Gilbert – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2016
Facebook has best leveraged the rapid technological and societal changes over the past decade to grow into the world's largest social-networking site (SNS). However, research of Facebook has lagged behind other Web 2.0 technologies, particularly in regards to investigating its efficacy versus a control group to improve L2 writing. This study,…
Descriptors: Social Media, Web 2.0 Technologies, Second Language Instruction, Writing Instruction
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Loewen, Shawn; Reissner, Sophie – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2009
Although many second language learners still study in a traditional, face-to-face classroom, an increasing number of students now participate in virtual classrooms and communicate online. Regardless of the mode of communication, interaction and focus on form can be considered important components of the learning environment. This paper reports on…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Interaction, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language)