ERIC Number: EJ1441481
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Enhancing ICT-Based International Interactions: Impact of Zoom and Padlet on Willingness to Communicate, International Posture, and Speaking Proficiency
Technology in Language Teaching & Learning, v6 n2 2024
This study explores the affective aspects -- willingness to communicate (WTC) and International Posture (IP) -- and speaking skills after using technological tools. Online synchronous meeting tool, Zoom, and the asynchronous tool, Padlet, were used as online learning platforms. Data were collected using an 8-item questionnaire on the WTC and a 20-item questionnaire on the IP. They were pre-existing questionnaires developed for the Japanese context and were administered to 34 college students before and after their lessons. Participants' speaking ability was tested twice (pre- and post-tests). Open-ended responses and participant reflections were also analyzed to gain further insights. Results showed significant effects on enhancing WTC, IP and speaking skills of participants with regard to ICT-based International Interactions. In addition, positive communication experiences with cross-cultural partners using Zoom and Padlet led to higher affective aspects and learning motivation. The findings suggest the viability of Padlet and Zoom as a tool for all proficient learners because of their relative ease of use and data management features. The implication of this study is relevant to a pedagogical tool in online exchanges for the current generation of students.
Descriptors: Video Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Communication Skills, Speech Skills, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Telecommunications, Electronic Learning, Mass Media Use, College Freshmen, Education Courses, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teacher Education, Second Language Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
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