The usage of tools in ESL Writing Classroom

A social networking service (SNS)

Facebook

Twitter

MySpace

Linkedln

Orkut

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Integrating SNSs into ESL Writing Classroom

Researches

Boyd and Ellison (2007)

SNSs are web-based services that allow us to develop a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system, articulate a list of other users with whom they exchange a connection, and view the pages or details given by other users within the system.

Ahmad (2011)

informed that SNSs have included as a combination of personalized media experience within social context of participation.

Constructing Virtual Classroom through Facebook

Wikipedia as a Discussion Forum

Yang (2008)

applied the usage of online diary, blog that can be used to teach writing and teacher- students can work on together for posting

Russell et al.., (2003)

mentioned that teachers can use technological tools for teaching and curricular planning. Pre-service teachers should encourage their learners to implement Facebook in the classroom

Munoz and Towner (2009)

learners can be asked to create their Facebook account and follow to each member of the class that can help create virtual classroom outside of the class.

Lenhart and Madden (2007)

argued that Facebook page should be mainly connected with classroom thing and other unrelated things are not uploaded on the page.

Grandzol and Grandzol (2010)

mentioned that Wikipedia can be used for different discussion ideas and thoughts that students can read independently

Taranto, Dalbon and Gaetano (2011)

claimed that students can act as a moderator in a discussion because of the usage of Wikipedia

Wikipedia, (2010)

There can be created different types of classroom activities and assessments for outside of classroom

Advantages of Integrating SNSs into ESL Writing Classroom

Familiar and comfortable

enough input

improving writing skills

convenient for preparing

working online fosters a sense of global interaction

communicate with teachers or friends

multimedia interaction

self-directed learning

comments directly and individually

Disadvantages of Integrating SNSs into ESL Writing Classroom

tricky relationship

virtual environment

time consuming and frustrating

not available computer and internet

a pool of information with little control over the quality and accuracy of the content

difficult to read the materials online

traditional book-centered approach

spending time a lot for chatting on-line, playing computer while doing writing

'copy-paste' from the extensive online resources

Methodology

Research design

Research instrument

Data collection procedure

three open-ended questions on the online discussion board

three open-ended questions to investigate teacher-trainees' opinions

online discussion board with e-learning platform or web-based courseware

Integrating Social Networking Tools into ESL Writing Classroom: Strengths and Weaknesses.
Yunus M.Md. , Salehi, H & Chenzi, Ch.