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Blended Online EFL Activities in MOODLE for Higher Education

Students’ Perceptions and Performance Impact

Authors
Nguyen Ngoc Vu1, *, Vo Thi Minh Due2, Nguyen The Luong3, Nguyen Thi Hong Lien1
1Hoa Sen University, 8 Nguyen Van Trang District 1, Ho Chi Minh city, 71000, Vietnam
2Tien Giang University, 119 Ap Bac Ward 5, My Tho, Tien Giang, 84000, Vietnam
3HCMC University of Physical Education & Sports, 639 Nguyen Trai District 5, Ho Chi Minh city, 749000, Vietnam
*Corresponding author. Email: vu.nguyenngoc@hoasen.edu.vn
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Nguyen Ngoc Vu
Available Online 24 December 2021.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211224.015How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Blended learning; EFL writing; Moodle; Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Abstract

A blended learning environment is becoming more and more important in all subject areas, especially language education. This study is conducted to investigate the effects of blended EFL writing activities on students’ perceptions and writing performance. This study employs both quantitative and qualitative research methods. An experiment (n=40) was conducted with two groups of English majors having the same curriculum, course-book, facilities for 15 weeks. The experimental group takes weekly writing activities online while the control group does not. After the experiment, the experiment group was surveyed (n=20) and interviewed (n=12). Independent samples T-tests show that the experimental group doing their writing activities in a blended environment performs better than the control group doing those activities on paper. The questionnaire and interview data further confirm that students have positive perceptions of EFL writing activities in blended classes. It is suggested that EFL students should be given online writing activities blended with their traditional sessions. Designing interesting writing tasks, providing good topics for discussion, creating a more interactive online environment that boosts collaborative learning are good ways to motivate students and improve student performance.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (AsiaCALL–2-2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
24 December 2021
ISBN
10.2991/assehr.k.211224.015
ISSN
2352-5398
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© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
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