The usage of tools in ESL Writing Classroom
A social networking service (SNS)
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.