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Abeer Shujaa Alharbi – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
The increasing use of digital platforms in education has opened new avenues for peer interaction, particularly in the realm of language learning. This study explores the role of informal peer feedback on reflective blog posts in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. Drawing on sociocultural theory and the concept of dialogic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Bin Dahmash, Nada – Arab World English Journal, 2021
Synchronous and asynchronous classes were implemented by universities around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) engaged in multiple practices when attending English writing classes in both modes. However, the practices they engaged in and the benefits they perceived were reportedly of…
Descriptors: Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Albogami, Aishah; Algethami, Ghazi – Arab World English Journal, 2022
Being able to speak or communicate orally is an ultimate goal for most English language learners. Thus, teaching speaking is a main component of the curriculum in most communicative-based English language classrooms. However, teachers struggle to teach speaking in English language classrooms. Two main reasons contribute to this struggle:…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Asynchronous Communication
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Al-Nofaie, Haifa – Arab World English Journal, 2020
Following the spread of COVID-19, many parts of the world have fully shifted to virtual education. Issues regarding students' readiness for this mode of education have been the main concerns in countries where students are not used to virtual classes. This article presents a case study that investigated the perceptions of Saudi university students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Electronic Learning
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Alharbi, Mohammed Abdullah – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2018
Aim/Purpose: The aim of the present study was to examine peer interactions and the instructor's facilitation of online asynchronous group discussions on free writing among 20 learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) joining one Saudi university over one academic semester. The study also attempted to explore the views of the learners on the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), College Students
Al-Jarf, Reima – Online Submission, 2021
The article proposes a model for integrating TED Talks (TTs) in EFL college listening practice. It shows instructors where TTs can be located, gives reasons for using TTs, criteria for selecting TTs, the listening skills that can be developed, and an instructional strategy. TTs provide a variety of real-life themes, speakers, motivation, and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Reima Al-Jarf – Online Submission, 2008
An asynchronous online translation discussion forum was created and used to post texts to be translated by participating English-Arabic student translators from different countries. Volunteer translation instructors read participants' translations and gave communicative feedback on the location and types of errors. Errors were color-coded. No…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Translation, Asynchronous Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique)