Journal of English Education
Vol 3, No 2 (2018): JEE

INTEGRATING EDMODO-BASED DIGITAL PORTFOLIO WITH EFL WRITING INSTRUCTION: EXPLORING THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS

Wahyu Kyestiati Sumarno (Darul '
Ulum Islamic University, Lamongan)

T. Tatik (Darul '
Ulum Islamic University, Lamongan)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Dec 2018

Abstract

The increasing number of ICT integration into language classrooms has made many teachers conducted research to examine its effectiveness. Studies have shown that Edmodo is an effective tool for students to improve their writing skills. However, very few studies investigate the use of Edmodo as a media for digital portfolio and explore its impact in EFL writing classes. This research was done primarily aimed to describe EFL learners’ perceptions of the implementation of Edmodo-based digital portfolio in a Paragraph-based Writing course. Fifteen students participated in the study that lasted for seven meetings. Data were analyzed qualitatively and collected by using questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. Findings revealed that the students responded positively to the use of Edmodo-based digital portfolio in the writing course. Furthermore, they also reported that digital portfolio helps them improving their writing fluency and increasing self-reflection. This study recommends the use of Edmodo as a platform for an online portfolio in the writing class.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JEE

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Education (JEE) is an Open Access Journal and is oriented to the regular publishing of research in the areas of English Education. This Journal aims to publish research results that are strictly processed in a Double-Blind Peer Review that applies an Open Journal System (OJS). ...