The application of computer technology in language teaching and learning has been an issue of great concern to ELT teachers. The use of technology-based Cmap in ELT pedagogy to facilitate language learning has attracted language teachers. This study investigated the effects of applying learner constructed Cmap tool on EFL learners’ reading comprehension performance. To conduct the study, 77 upper-intermediate university students were selected non-randomly and were assigned randomly into paper-and-paper Cmap and electronic Cmap groups. They were trained to create concept maps by CmapTools software. Besides, an interview was applied to elicit the attitudes of participants toward computer assisted language learning. Conducting parametric statistics, the performances of the groups on the pretest and posttest were compared, and the results revealed that the technology-based Cmap group outperformed the paper-and-paper Cmap group. The technology-based group asserted their learning was facilitated and their motivation boosted. The findings have implications for learners and language teachers.

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使用Cmap工具提高英语学习者的阅读理解能力：CALL的观点

计算机技术在语言教学中的应用一直是ELT教师非常关注的问题。在ELT教学法中使用基于技术的Cmap来促进语言学习吸引了语言教师。这项研究调查了应用学习者构建的Cmap工具对EFL学习者的阅读理解性能的影响。为了进行研究，非随机选择了77名高中生，并随机分为纸质Cmap和电子Cmap组。他们受过CmapTools软件创建概念图的培训。此外，还进行了一次访谈，以激发参与者对计算机辅助语言学习的态度。进行参数统计，比较各组在测试前和测试后的表现，结果表明，基于技术的Cmap小组的表现优于纸Cmap小组。以技术为基础的小组断言他们的学习得到了促进，他们的动力得到了提高。研究结果对学习者和语言老师都有影响。