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Using Facebook-based e-portfolio in ESL writing classrooms: impact and challenges.
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Language, Culture & Curriculum . Nov2016, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p286-301. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- In English as a second language (ESL) writing pedagogy, much attention has been given to electronic portfolio (e-portfolio) assessment via social networking sites. However, little is known about how Facebook can be used as an e-portfolio platform. Hence, this paper describes the impact of Facebook-based e-portfolio on ESL students’ writing practices and the challenges they encountered in implementing this type of e-portfolio. For this purpose, 171 first-year university students completed a 15-item self-report questionnaire and provided details on the problems they encountered during the e-portfolio implementation. Results indicate that Facebook-based e-portfolio had a positive impact on students’ writing practices, making it a viable tool for e-portfolio assessment. Nevertheless, some challenges and suggestions for future implementation were reported. The paper concludes with implications for writing assessment practices and future studies. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07908318
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Language, Culture & Curriculum
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118439369
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07908318.2016.1143481