Contributions of Edmodo Social Learning Network to Iranian EFL Learners’Writing Accuracy

Abstract

The present study intended to explore the contribution of Edmodo Social Learning Network (ESLN) to Iranian EFL learners’ writing accuracy. The participants were 63 male and female Iranian EFL learners chosen from a pool of 78 learners based on their performance on an Oxford Placement Test. The 63 selected learners were divided into two groups consisting of 33 and 30 learners in the experimental and control group, respectively. Prior to treatment, both groups were given a writing pretest to measure their writing accuracy. Next, the participants in the experimental group practiced writing via Edmodo while the learners in the control group received the conventional instruction of writing. After ten sessions of treatment, both groups were given the writing posttest. Moreover, 15 participants in the experimental group were interviewed to explore their perceptions of the efficacy of Edmodo in improving their writing accuracy. The results of ANCOVA indicated that Edmodo led to significant improvement of writing accuracy. The results of the content analysis revealed that learners held positive attitudes towards the use of Edmodo. In particular, learners perceived that Edmodo was a useful platform in enhancing their writing accuracy as this platform promoted collaboration, motivation, and engagement.