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Integrating Online Tools to Motivate Young English Language Learners to Practice English Outside the Classroom

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  • Shelly Sanchez Terrell

    (Parentella, Germany)

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Recent research shows that online tools such as: games, wikis, speaking avatars, and interactive stories can be a positive force for English Language Learners (ELLs). It also shows that when ELLs have access to online tools, they are motivated to practice English outside the classroom (Aydin, 2007; Colombo & Colombo, 2007; Son, 2007). Most of this research is undertaken with older learners. This case study attempts to determine if young learners are motivated to practice English outside the classroom if provided with access to various online tools managed via a wiki. A wiki is a free educational web space, which allows a number of people to work together collaboratively on documents with embedded elements and linking. The teacher interviewed parents and kept observational notes. The study results suggest that the online tools improve the listening and speaking skills of young learners.

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  • Shelly Sanchez Terrell, 2011. "Integrating Online Tools to Motivate Young English Language Learners to Practice English Outside the Classroom," International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT), IGI Global, vol. 1(2), pages 16-24, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcallt:v:1:y:2011:i:2:p:16-24
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    1. Erida Elmazi, 2018. "Principal Leadership Style And Job Satisfaction Of High School Teachers," European Journal of Education Articles, Revistia Research and Publishing, vol. 1, September.

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