Integrating Interactive E-Learning Tools in Teaching ESL

Authors

  • Maya Bazhouni Lebanese University, Beirut, 00961, Lebanon

Keywords:

e-learning tools, language learning, assessment, feedback

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of contemporary investigations that sought to examine the effectiveness of e-learning English tools, disadvantages of digital learning applications, and the perceptions of ESL students/teachers who have incorporated these web-based resources to facilitate language learning proficiency. This literature review discusses in detail language-learning applications including the WebCT (Web Course Tools), Elluminate, MOODLE, Blackboard (Wimba), and Voki tools, with the primary goal of understanding particular functionalities and how they can be modified to suit the context of language learning. The study confirms that most of these resources allowed students to record their voice messages, receive synchronous feedbacks from tutors, hold online peer discussions, and privately consult the tutors. In the conclusion, it was revealed that these language-learning applications significantly improved language study outcomes for international or ESL students. The study implication is identified as the need to conduct an exploration that examines ESL students’ perceptions regarding the benefits of Voki, Wimba, MOODLE, Elluminate, and WebCT.

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2019-12-01

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Bazhouni, M. . (2019). Integrating Interactive E-Learning Tools in Teaching ESL. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 48(7), 216–225. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/10664

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