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The Impact of Weblog on Omani Learners' Writing Skills in the English Language

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  • Yahya Ashour Mohammed Alkhoudary

    (Buraimi University College, Al Buraimi, Oman)

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The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of utilizing weblog on facilitating teaching writing at Buraimi University College (BUC) and to explore the extent to which a blog as a computer-mediated tool enhances learners' writing skills in English as a foreign language e(EFL), English as a second language (ESL). Vygotsky's model will be adopted in this study. Furthermore, a process approach is employed to involve students in writing. A mixed-method of qualitative and quantitative was embraced. Three instruments were used to answer the research questions of the study. The participants consisting of 60 students, were placed into two groups: 30 students for experimental group (Ex.G.) and 30 for the controlled group (Cont. G.). Also, 30 EFL teachers (15 males and 15 females) were selected randomly. Pre-and post-tests were assigned to both groups before and after incorporating weblog as a teaching tool. Questionnaires were distributed to (Ex. G) to check the effect of using a weblog on students' writing quality. Interviews were also conducted with both teachers and students. The findings reveal that the students of weblog group significantly outperform their counterparts. This study concludes that integrating weblogs in teaching is of paramount importance to language learners and a promising tool in higher education.

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  • Yahya Ashour Mohammed Alkhoudary, 2018. "The Impact of Weblog on Omani Learners' Writing Skills in the English Language," International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), IGI Global, vol. 9(4), pages 33-51, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jtd000:v:9:y:2018:i:4:p:33-51
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