Abstract
This study investigated the effects of using two computerized programs on reducing the spelling errors Jordanian tertiary students. Ginger and Microsoft Word 2007 were used as two modes of presentation. These programs represented the textaudio and text modes, respectively, according to the modality principle. The spelling error levels (i.e., high, medium, and low) of the students were compared. This study was conducted based on Mayers cognitive theory of multimedia learning, dual route theory of efficient spelling, and spelling in the context approach. The modality principle was similarly used as an effective tool for improving the spelling performance and reducing the spelling errors of students. The study sample comprised 80 male and female second-year students who were purposefully selected from Hashemite University in Jordan. Both study groups took pre- and post-tests as well as participated in structured interviews to answer the main questions of the study. The spelling errors of these Jordanian students were classified into four types according to Cooks classification. the interference between the Arabic and English languages was clarified. The phonological differences between these languages may cause many spelling mistakes that may also affect how students pronounce words. The modality principle must be integrated into the instructional, curriculum, computer-based, and web-based designs to help students develop their spelling performance. EFL professors are encouraged to use programs with contextual spelling features for teaching their students how to spell. Future studies must investigate the effects of these contextual features on other language skills, such as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. These studies must also measure the effects of using computerized programs on how students pronounce words.
Highlights
This study investigates the effects of technology on the English language, on English spelling.The world has witnessed the phenomenal growth in the usage of information and communication technology (ICT) in the field of education
Research Questions: 1. What are the effects of the text–audio mode and text mode on the four types of spelling errors? 2
Mean Post-Test Scores of the Two Groups on Transposition Errors Figure 4 shows that the omission errors of the students in the text–audio group have decreased
Summary
This study investigates the effects of technology on the English language, on English spelling.The world has witnessed the phenomenal growth in the usage of information and communication technology (ICT) in the field of education. Integrating ICT into language learning classes may create interaction among learners and affect the teaching process. Various means of technology, such as teleconferencing, online and web-based instruction, and elearning, are employed in the teaching and learning process in teaching writing; the Internet and web-based programs (Park & Son, 2009) have been used and affected student essays in terms of organization, grammar, and mechanics. Research indicates that teaching writing through computers can reduce student errors (Chen & Cheng, 2006). The writing quality of students is improved by providing them with accurate feedback, which encourages them to reduce writing errors and increase editing activity in their writing. Receiving good feedback on errors increases student awareness and reduces errors, thereby reflecting the quality of writing. Computers affect student writing in several aspects, such as general competence, organization, and writing mechanics
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