Web based Social Learning Applications : Theory and Practice

With the rapid changes in technology, the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has largely influenced the way learners acquire language.Employing Web 2.0 technologies in education helps students to develop the... [ view full abstract ]

With the rapid changes in technology, the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has largely influenced the way learners acquire language.Employing Web 2.0 technologies in education helps students to develop the skills they need in the twentieth century.Web 2.0 technologies have been widely used as a supplementary learning tool giving students independence in learning. They allow students to express their interests and work collaboratively with teachers and peers .Social Networking  Sites (SNSs)  provide  a good  environment  to  support  educational  activities  by  providing  interaction,  collaboration,  active participation,  sharing  information  and  critical  thinking. SNSs such as Facebook, Twitter and Edmodo allow access to more resources in terms of learning and sharing. Thus, the tasks that make use of Web 2.0 interactivity can significantly raise students' attention to generate meaningful output and stimulate their interest in language learning.Web based social learning includes variety of application such as Edmodo, Facebook and Twitter which are highly employed in language teaching as well as translation teaching. Web-based social learning applications and their employment in language classrooms is the ground upon which this study stands.

Edmodo is a safe environment that might enhance students' learning. Teachers post announcements and assignments for their students. Students use Edmodo to communicate with their teachers to ask questions about lessons and homework  and  collaborate  with  other  classmates  on  activities  and  project  ideas.In addition to Edmodo, SNSs like Facebook and Twitter have become commonplace in the lives of young adults around the world.

Web-based social learning applications are widely employed in language teaching as well as translation teaching. Web 2.0 based social media services (e.g., Facebook, twitter, Edmodo LinkedIn, Last.fm) have recentlybecome well... [ view full abstract ]

Web-based social learning applications are widely employed in language teaching
as well as translation teaching. Web 2.0 based social media services
(e.g., Facebook, twitter, Edmodo LinkedIn, Last.fm) have recently
become well known especially among learners. Therefore Web based social
learning applications is the ground upon which this study stands