Effects of Blackboard on EFL academic writing and attitudes

Fageeh, Abdulaziz Ibraheem; Mekheimer, Mohamed Amin

doi:10.29140/jaltcall.v9n2.154

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“…Generally speaking, this study has revealed that students prefer learning via asynchronous tools to synchronous tools, a finding that differs from other studies on VLEs (e.g., Chen et al, 2020;Guo, 2013). When comparing BB learning with traditional in-class learning, the students preferred inclass learning, which is in line with the findings by Fageeh and Mekheimer (2013). Also, this study has shown that students' high levels of motivation do not necessarily imply that they have positive Arab World English Journal www.awej.org ISSN: 2229-9327 12 attitudes towards VLLEs.…”

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“…The majority of the students reported that they preferred in-class learning to BB learning since the latter lacks physical interaction. In-class physical interaction is highly valued by students as appeared in other studies (e.g., Fageeh & Mekheimer, 2013;Vonderwell, 2003).…”

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confidence: 63%

“…This indicates that the use of BB for learning EFL at Saudi universities requires more investigations. One study that does examine BB learning is the work of Fageeh and Mekheimer (2013) who found that students have positive attitudes towards asynchronous discussion forums; however, they feel more comfortable in conventional face-to-face communication than in asynchronous discussions. Another study by Pusuluri, Mahasneh & Alsayer (2017) focused on the use of BB by EFL learners at Al Jouf University, which is located in Saudi Arabia.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Saudi University Students’ Perceptions towards Virtual Education During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Language Learning via Blackboard

Al-Nofaie¹

2020

AWEJ

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Following the spread of COVID-19, many parts of the world have fully shifted to virtual education. Issues regarding students' readiness for this mode of education have been the main concerns in countries where students are not used to virtual classes. This article presents a case study that investigated the perceptions of Saudi university students towards learning via Blackboard, during the unusual mode of delivering education caused by Covid-19. The aim was to identify the merits and challenges of online learning in order to understand the students' learning experiences during the pandemic period and suggest practical solutions. The participants were 25 university students majoring in the English language at the bachelor of arts level. The instructor (the author) taught them classes on morphology. Based on an analysis of the students' learning logs, the students preferred the asynchronous environment to the synchronous one due to its flexibility. However, unlike research findings identified in relevant studies on virtual education for language learning, the present study reveals that virtual education is not always appealing for students. This study is one of the few studies that compare the synchronous and asynchronous aspects of BB in the Arabian contexts. It is hoped that this study will help university authorities to set out more practical educational plans in the case of emergencies. Also, this study will inform the practices of university instructors and designers of professional development courses in the near future.

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confidence: 63%

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confidence: 99%

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Saudi University Students’ Perceptions towards Virtual Education During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Language Learning via Blackboard

Al-Nofaie¹

2020

AWEJ

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“…Another study by Mohsen & Shafeeq (2014) indicates that EFL teachers at various Saudi universities have positive pedagogical perceptions towards the integration of technology into language courses primarily because it increases students' motivation to learn and helps improve the teacher-student relationship. The findings of a study by Fageeh & Mekheimer (2013) on the use of Bb show that students had positive attitudes towards using the system to improve their writing and critical thinking skills. The study also pointed out that students with longer experiences with the system had stronger positive attitudes towards the experience than those with relatively shorter exposure.…”

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The Effectiveness of Using Blackboard in Improving the English Listening and Speaking Skills of the Female Students at the University of Hail

Hussein

2016

ASSRJ

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The use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in Saudi universities has brought about significant changes in the academic environment. Therefore, the effectiveness of these systems deserves a careful examination. The current study investigates female students' perceptions on the accessibility, usability and effectiveness of using Blackboard (Bb) in a web-enhanced listening and speaking course at the University of Hail (UoH). The study was conducted during the first semester of the academic year 2015-16. Data were collected from 37 female students at the Department of English using an attitudinal questionnaire and Semi-structured interviews in order to validate the study and elicit elaborate responses regarding the benefits of Bb, the challenges the participants' faced and the suggestions they have for change and improvement. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that students generally had positive attitudes towards using Bb particularly because they found it helpful in improving their language skills and the student-instructor communication. Still, issues such as improving student-student communication and course design on Bb need further attention.

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“…Moreover, computer mediated communication (CMC) technology or Learning Management Systems (LMSs), i.e. blackboard, proved to be very useful in providing Saudi EFL learners with the socio-linguistic interaction and emotional support needed to enhance their linguistic writing abilities and critical thinking skills, as well as improving their overall attitudes towards academic writing in English (Fageeh & Mekheimer, 2013). Using the Blackboard-oriented, online dictionary-based method for presenting etymological analysis of new vocabulary also proved to be more effective in developing vocabulary building skills and inducing positive attitudes towards vocabulary learning than traditional teacher-centred and paper dictionary-based vocabulary instruction (Fageeh, 2014).…”

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The Future of Teaching English in Saudi Arabia

Assulaimani¹

2019

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Even though the future is unknown and may be hard to forecast, its formulation can still be influenced by the making of some decisions in the present time (Amara, 1981). This article reviews the TEFL situation in Saudi Arabia in the past and the present, and offers some recommendations for improving it in the future. These recommendations will include policy and school-based levels. The article will include discussions about the Saudi government's strategies of enhancing the education system through Information Communication Technology (ICT), future teaching systems, teachers and students' roles, future teacher education, important issues in assessment as well as recommendations for policy regarding critical issues for EFL instruction in Saudi Arabia, including a detailed examination of the Tatweer Project, which is the Saudi Arabian government policy to be implemented between 2013-2023, with the aim of developing public education in Saudi Arabia.

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Effects of Blackboard on EFL academic writing and attitudes

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Saudi University Students’ Perceptions towards Virtual Education During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Language Learning via Blackboard

Saudi University Students’ Perceptions towards Virtual Education During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Language Learning via Blackboard

The Effectiveness of Using Blackboard in Improving the English Listening and Speaking Skills of the Female Students at the University of Hail

The Future of Teaching English in Saudi Arabia

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