TITLE:
Using Google Apps as Learning Strategy to Enhance ESL Writing
AUTHORS:
Hasniza Basri, Harwati Hashim, Melor Md. Yunus
KEYWORDS:
ICT, Affective Filter Hypothesis, Learning Strategy, Anxiety, Google Apps
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.10 No.12,
November
28,
2019
ABSTRACT: ICT has given a lot of assistance to advance
teachers’ pedagogical approaches. Every moment our education strategies have
been evolving with the advent of new technology that simplifies teachers’
workload in preparing materials and aids students engaged in their learning. In
fact, there are lots of research papers about the effectiveness of using ICT
that could engage students in their learning. Writing, known as the hardest
skills to master by students as it could be a boring and labouring task.
Furthermore, the lack of vocabulary had contributed little confidence and high
level of anxiety that made them struggle to write. Based on Krashen’s Affective
Filter Hypothesis, learners with low affective filter, high motivation,
self-confidence and a low level of anxiety are better equipped for success in
second language acquisition. It is believed that ICT integration using Google
Apps in the learning process would enhance students’ writing skills. Thus, this
conceptual paper attempts to discuss the potential benefits of using Google
Apps as learning strategy to enhance ESL writing. Some implications and
recommendations are also discussed in the conclusion.