WhatsApp: An Online Platform for University-Level English Language Education

Autor/inn/en	Alqahtani, Mufleh Salem M.; Bhaskar, C. Vijaya; Elumalai, Kesavan Vadakalur; Abumelha, May
Titel	WhatsApp: An Online Platform for University-Level English Language Education
Quelle	In: Arab World English Journal, 9 (2018) 4, S.108-121 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Alqahtani, Mufleh Salem M.) ORCID (Bhaskar, C. Vijaya) ORCID (Elumalai, Kesavan Vadakalur) ORCID (Abumelha, May)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2229-9327
Schlagwörter	Computer Software; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Teaching Methods; Computer Mediated Communication; Social Networks; Social Media; College Students; Learning Processes; Technology Integration; Student Attitudes; Learning Theories; Handheld Devices; Telecommunications; Learning Motivation; Self Concept; Foreign Countries; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Computerkonferenz; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Soziale Medien; Collegestudent; Learning process; Lernprozess; Schülerverhalten; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Telekommunikationstechnik; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Selbstkonzept; Ausland; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	Technology has developed immensely and its role in the aspects of learning a language has grown bigger and bigger. Among the university level students, WhatsApp at present is getting into the frontline as one of the most widespread online social networking platforms concerning to language learning. The research work undertaken tries to understand if university level students consider WhatsApp as a significant learning platform that can develop and support their language learning skills. Moreover, , the research work focuses on the routine practices or use of WhatsApp by students. The outcome of the survey data reveals that students consider that WhatsApp may be utilized as a teaching cum learning online platform to assist them in the process of language learning. They also highlighted the necessity of imitating language courses associated with WhatsApp, integration of technology through WhatsApp for the access of class materials with a set of objectives and outcomes explicitly focused on learning language to create meaningful experiences for students. Pedagogically, the study concludes by emphasizing the efficacy and prospective role of WhatsApp in improving the capability of students with regard to learning a language at university level. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01