Abstract
The purpose of this mixed-method research was to assess the attitudes and perceptions of a sample of 21 University level Saudi Undergraduate EFL students at Majma University, Community College towards using Padlet as a collaborative web-based online digital tool in reading classroom. Participants were enrolled in reading introductory course. The research applied by the researcher was basically descriptive in nature and survey method for which students’ oriented set of questionnaire was designed. The questionnaire included 21 items related with respondents’ different categories of variable constructs on 5points likert scale. The research tools used for data collection were semi-structured interviews, researcher’s observation and a questionnaire. Data collected revealed that respondents indicated positive attitudes towards Padlet application in reading classroom. Maximum number of students enjoyed Padlet tool with great zeal. Furthermore, students valued the instructors’ feedback and peer discussion using Padlet.
Highlights
Purpose of StudyThis research study aims to examine the EFL learners’ attitudes towards using Padlet as a webbased digital tool and difficulties they face during reading classroom
In this age of technology, language learning strategies and teaching have crossed the boundaries of schools walls (Yunus & Salehi, 2012).Technology plays an important role in developing learners’ knowledge through interactive and collaborative ways
Several studies have proved that technology plays an important role in enhancing active learning and encouraging students to solve their learning problems (Grégoire, Bracewell & Laferrière, 1996)
Summary
This research study aims to examine the EFL learners’ attitudes towards using Padlet as a webbased digital tool and difficulties they face during reading classroom. To determine this tool is effective for college level learners in learning domain
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