Seeing Google through the Eyes of Turkish Academicians

Alakurt, Turgay; Bardakçı, Salih

doi:10.17718/tojde.328940

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“…Therefore, once compared with this study it can be claimed that students and teachers’ views regarding game-based language learning are directly proportional. In another study, Alakurt and Bardakçı ( 2017 ) investigated staff employees' metaphorical impressions of Google apps. Their research revealed a favorable opinion of Google apps over the language learning process.…”

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A triangulation method on the effectiveness of digital game-based language learning for vocabulary acquisition

Kazu

Kuvvetli

2023

Educ Inf Technol

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This research aimed to explore the views of 8 th grade students on digital game-based English language learning as a foreign language (EFL). A total of 69 students between the ages of 12 and 14 participated in the study. Students' vocabulary acquisition skills were tested using a web 2.0 application called "Quizziz." The study utilized a triangulation method in which the results of a quasi-experiment and the metaphorical perceptions of the learners were obtained. The results of the tests were recorded at two-week intervals, and students’ reactions to the results were collected using a data collection tool. The study used a pre-test, post-test, and control group design. The experimental and control groups took a pre-test before the study began. The experimental group then practiced vocabulary using Quizziz, while the control group practiced vocabulary by memorizing it in their mother tongue. The post-test results showed significant differences between the control and experimental groups. In addition, content analysis was used to analyse the data, with metaphors being grouped and frequencies calculated. The students generally expressed positive views on digital game-based EFL, stating that it was highly successful and that in-game power-ups, competing with other students, and receiving rapid feedback improved their motivation.

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A triangulation method on the effectiveness of digital game-based language learning for vocabulary acquisition

Kazu

Kuvvetli

2023

Educ Inf Technol

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“…They have indicated the efficacy of these applications in improving the students' English language skills. Alakurt & Bardakci (2017) have administered a perception questionnaire that proved that using Google Apps and Docs improved students' English language learning and increased their motivation. Furthermore, students had positive perceptions of using Google Docs and Google + inside their classes.…”

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The Effectiveness of Internet and Mobile Applications in English Language Learning for Health Sciences’ Students in a University in the United Arab Emirates

Mohamed¹

2021

AWEJ

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This study investigates the impact of internet and mobile applications on enhancing students’ language skills. It examines the students’ opinion regarding English online learning using the different internet or mobile applications. The participants were approximately 80 students from RAK Medical and Health Sciences University located in Ras Al Khaimah in The United Arab Emirates. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. The results revealed that internet applications have a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language. Students’ attitudes towards using internet applications for learning English scored very high in certain areas, while the impact was lower in some other areas that is related to speaking, listening or to group discussions. Based on these results, the researcher suggests that internet applications can be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching. The implementation of mobile and internet applications is recommended together with the face-to-face learning as a sort of blended learning. It can be budget friendly for universities and at the same time effortless for the students as long as it gives the same impact as face-to-face learning. Therefore, the significance of the study is to try to utilize the best online technological method for teaching and learning English Language that is useful to instructors, institutions as well as students.

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“…Six of them examined the effect of Google Docs on EL learning and their related motivation (e.g., Al-Tawil, 2016;Liu & Lan, 2016;Lin & Jou, 2013;Starsma, 2010). Studies by Alakurt and Bardakci (2017) and Alnujaidi (2017) pinpointed that learners had positive attitudes and acceptance towards Google Apps. The study by Dourda, Bratitsis, Griva, and Papadopoulou (2014) concluded that using Google Earth in a game-based learning class improved students' vocabulary acquisition, reading skills, and language learning.…”

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“…For details, see Appendix A, Table 2 As shown in Table 2, using Google Apps and Docs improved students' English language learning and increased their motivation. Students had positive perceptions of using Google Docs and Google + inside their classes (Alakurt & Bardakci, 2017). The tools used included a motivation questionnaire (Lin & Jou, 2013;Liu & Lan, 2016), reading and writing tests (Dourda et al, 2014), and attitude or perception questionnaires (Alakurt & Bardakci, 2017;Alnujaidi, 2017;Kelsen, 2009).…”

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“…Students had positive perceptions of using Google Docs and Google + inside their classes (Alakurt & Bardakci, 2017). The tools used included a motivation questionnaire (Lin & Jou, 2013;Liu & Lan, 2016), reading and writing tests (Dourda et al, 2014), and attitude or perception questionnaires (Alakurt & Bardakci, 2017;Alnujaidi, 2017;Kelsen, 2009). Further researches may investigate the effect of Google Docs on children and primary school students' English language learning.…”

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A Review of Research into Google Apps in the Process of English Language Learning and Teaching

Amin¹

2020

AWEJ

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web 2.0 applications and tools.Web 2.0 means the second generation of the internet, which gives users access to add, modify, comment, and share content and information. Several web 2.0 applications developed for open use. Examples include Wikis, DropBox, Blogs, Evernote, SkyDrive and Google Apps, etc. These web-based Apps for learning are productive and collaborative. Besides, all these applications are exciting and easy to use for both learners and their instructors. Previous studies concluded that most students have positive attitudes towards the learning that utilizes web applications (Lin & Jou, 2013). Google offers some types of these web Apps for education and communication (Downes, 2007;Miller, 2011).Chinnery ( 2008) introduced the acronym GALL (Google-assisted language learning). He emphasized that Google has pedagogical uses since its tools are communicative, informative, productive, and collaborative. Examples of Google tools and Apps are Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Groups, Google +, Google Earth, and YouTube. Researchers concluded that Google offers many tools that give learners opportunities to collaborate from anywhere and at any time (Covili, 2012). Sun (2003) affirmed that learners preferred using Google apps in their learning than traditional methods. Kovalik et al. (2014) found out that students had a positive attitude towards lessons that used free web 2.0 tools such as Google tools and bloggers. Thus, there are remarkable researches that investigated the effect of using Google Apps in the processes of English language learning. So, it is necessary to review some of these researches in this domain of investigation.

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Seeing Google through the Eyes of Turkish Academicians

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

A triangulation method on the effectiveness of digital game-based language learning for vocabulary acquisition

A triangulation method on the effectiveness of digital game-based language learning for vocabulary acquisition

The Effectiveness of Internet and Mobile Applications in English Language Learning for Health Sciences’ Students in a University in the United Arab Emirates

A Review of Research into Google Apps in the Process of English Language Learning and Teaching

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