Abstract

This study applied Edmodo as a supplementary environment for additional language practice in a semi-technical English course in an EFL context, with a quasi-experimental between-subjects (control versus experimental group) design. In addition to conventional classroom instruction and practice, the experimental group practiced additional language exercises using Edmodo application while the control group participants worked on similar exercises during extended classroom meetings. The results of paired and independent sample t-tests conducted on both groups’ using 48-item, multiple-choice (vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension) pre and posttests revealed that while both groups demonstrated a statistically significant performance in the achievement posttest which was administered at the end of the course, the performance of the experimental group was significantly better than the control. The findings suggest that Edmodo is a valuable and cost-effective tool for language learning/practice beyond the physical and temporal confinements of conventional language classrooms.

摘要

本研究将 Edmodo 作为补充环境，用于在 EFL 语境下的半技术英语课程中进行额外的语言练习，并采用准实验性的受试者间（对照组与实验组）设计。除了传统的课堂教学和练习外，实验组还使用 Edmodo 应用程序练习了额外的语言练习，而对照组参与者在延长课堂会议期间进行了类似的练习。对两组使用 48 项、多项选择（词汇、语法和阅读理解）的前测和后测进行的配对和独立样本 t 检验的结果表明，虽然两组在成就后测中都表现出统计学上显着的表现，在课程结束时进行管理，实验组的表现明显优于对照组。研究结果表明，Edmodo 是一种有价值且具有成本效益的语言学习/实践工具，超越了传统语言教室的物理和时间限制。