ESL

The educational technology and digital learning wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Position paper on promoting students' ESL skills in face-to-face learning through use of ICTs

Stephen Pathipati Arokiaswamy, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Problem

Role of ICT

Works cited

Abuseileek, A. (2012). The effect of computer-assisted cooperative learning methods and group size on the EFL learners’ achievement in communication skills. Computers & Education, 58 (1), pp. 231-239.

Beckett, G., Mcgivern, L., Reeder, K. and Semenova, D. (1999). Dilemmas in Designing Multimedia Software for Learners of English as a Second or Foreign Language. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 32 (2), pp. 287-97.

Bhatti, T. (2013). Teaching Reading through Computer--Assisted Language Learning. TESL-EJ, 17 (2).

Chuo, T. (2007). The effects of the Web Quest writing instruction program on EFL learners’ writing performance, writing apprehension, and perception. TESL-EJ, 11 (3), pp. 1-27.

Dellicarpini, M. (2012). Building Computer Technology Skills in TESOL Teacher Education... Language Learning & Technology, 16 (2), pp. 14-23.

Greene, D. (2000). A design model for beginner-level computer-mediated EFL writing. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 13 (3), pp. 239-252.

Li, J. (2010). Learning vocabulary via computer-assisted scaffolding for text processing, Computer Assisted Language Learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 23 (3), pp. 253-275.

Liaw, M. (1997). An analysis of ESL children's verbal interaction during computer book reading. Computers in the Schools, 13 (3-4), pp. 55-73.

Liu, P. (2011). A study on the use of computerized concept mapping to assist ESL learners’ writing. Computers & Education, 57 (4), pp. 2548-2558.

Peng, H., Fitzgerald, G. and Park, M. (2006). Producing multimedia stories with ESL children: A partnership approach. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 15 (3), pp. 261-284.

Rahimi, A., Ebrahimi, N., Esk and Ari, Z. (2013). The effects of using technology and the internet on some Iranian efl students’ perceptions of their communication classroom environment. Teaching English with Technology, (1), pp. 3-19.

Rodriguez, C., Filler, J. and Higgins, K. (2012). Using Primary Language Support via Computer to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills of First-Grade English Language Learners. Computers in the Schools, 29 (3), pp. 253-267.

Stvan, L. (2005). Inferring new vocabulary using online texts. Computers in the Schools, 22 (1-2), pp. 85-96.

Tang, G. (2013). Pocket Electronic Dictionaries for Second Language Learning: Help or Hindrance. TESL-CANADA, 15 (1), pp. 38-57. Tanner, M., L and On, M. (2009). The effects of computer-assisted pronunciation readings on ESL learners’ use of pausing, stress, intonation, and overall comprehensibility. Language Learning & Technology, 13 (3), pp. 51-65.

Tsai, R. and Jenks, M. (2009). Teacher-guided interactive multimedia for teaching English in an EFL context. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 18 (1), pp. 91-111.

Ybarra, R. and Green, T. (2003). Using technology to help ESL/EFL students develop language skills. The Internet TESL Journal, 9 (3).

Yunus, M., Nordin, N., Salehi, H., Embi, M. and Salehi, Z. (2013). The Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching ESL Writing Skills. English Language Teaching, 6 (7), p. 1.

Zha, S., Kelly, P., Park, M. and Fitzgerald, G. (2006). An Investigation of Communicative Competence of ESL Students Using Electronic Discussion Boards. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 38 (3), pp. 349-367.