The Preparatory School Students’ Use of Social Learning Environments and Its Effect on Their Success and Comprehension of What They Read

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Ponte Academic JournalJul 2017, Volume 73, Issue 7 The Preparatory School Students’ Use of Social Learning Environments and Its Effect on Their Success and Comprehension of What They ReadAuthor(s): Murat Tezer ,Fatma KOPRULUJ. Ponte - Jul 2017 - Volume 73 - Issue 7 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.55 Abstract:Abstract The purpose of this study is to define the Preparatory Students� use of Social Learning environments and its effect on their success and comprehension of what they read. The current study is a descriptive survey model. The participants of the study were 208 elementary students from the Preparatory School of Near East University in the academic year of 2016 � 2017 fall semester. Data collection tools were online Edmodo usage questionnaires and reading comprehension tests that were developed by the researchers. Data gathered shows that more than three quarters of the participating students can find extra information in Edmodo. Nearly three quarters think that Edmodo enhances communication and interactivity. Nearly half of the students think that Edmodo increases student enjoyment of learning and confidence in their ability. On the other hand, more than half of the participants think that Edmodo promotes better complex conceptual understanding. More than ninety percent follow Edmodo on the internet for their English lesson. Most of them follow it three times a week. As a result of the t-test conducted, it has been discovered that the students who are successful in reading comprehension test results were eager to use Edmodo. These students find Edmodo as an effective tool for supporting their learning. The findings indicate that the students who use Edmodo have the chance to improve their reading skills and increase their success. Keywords: Foreign Language, Preparatory School, Edmodo, Success Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password