The Application of E-learning in English Teaching at Dong Nai Technology University

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doi:10.52155/ijpsat.v25.1.2852

Abstract

Many colleges and universities in Vietnam have employed e-learning platforms in teaching English with the hope to better students’ English proficiency. Recently, e-learning programs such as DNTU-LMS and Canvas have been implemented at Dong Nai Technology University. With their features of flexibility and efficiency, they have been being used as crucial tools for teaching and learning in various faculties in the university especially during the widespread of Covid-19 pandemic. The present study aimed at identifying the views of the EFL learners from Faculty of Foreign Languages on the application of e-learning platform. A group of 100 EFL students was chosen randomly to participate in this study. Data was collected using questionnaire. After analyzing student’s responses, the results proved that the introduction of e-learning was effective. E-learning also stimulates students to learn English and brings them comfort and joy.

Highlights

In a world of rapid change, students are required to prepare themselves to keep track with the fast development of technology that helps them live, study and work more effectively
According to [1], e-learning is one of the modern methods which contributes in expanding educational opportunities and makes the teaching and learning process more effective
Studying through e-learning, students can increase high level of learning achievement and higher-order thinking abilities because they engage to the learning process actively anytime and anywhere [2]

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Introduction

In a world of rapid change, students are required to prepare themselves to keep track with the fast development of technology that helps them live, study and work more effectively. Technology has been making education much closer to every students than ever before. Due to the advantages of using modern technology in education, most universities in Vietnam have deployed teaching and learning via computer and Internet. Many language teachers have recommended using e-learning systems to teach English thanks to the benefits they bring. According to [1], e-learning is one of the modern methods which contributes in expanding educational opportunities and makes the teaching and learning process more effective. The increasing application of e-learning is based on findings of some studies that indicate the effectiveness of e-learning comparing to traditional methods. Studying through e-learning, students can increase high level of learning achievement and higher-order thinking abilities because they engage to the learning process actively anytime and anywhere [2]. [3] stated that e-learning supports both teachers and learners with useful and available resources to gain knowledge

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