The impact of e-portfolio on foreign language writing skills

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2011

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Ankara University, Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences,

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Department of English Language and Literature
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Founded in 1997, the Department of English Language and Literature is one of the first Departments of Atılım University. Through the graduate and doctorate degree programs in addition to the undergraduate program, the Department raises students and academicians. At the Department of English Language and Literature, we aim to graduate students who have studied and learned the English language and literature at an advanced level and developed the skill to produce ideas; as well as the ability to do analyses and academic research on literature. In addition to granting our students with the opportunity to develop their backgrounds in general culture, the education that we offer contributes to their interest and knowledge in contemporary and current issues. Accredited for 5 years from February 24th 2019 by FEDEK, our undergraduate program grants our students the opportunity to join Double-Major or Minor programs in Translation and Interpretation, and International Relations. Another option for the students of our Department is the Erasmus Exchange Program.

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This study explores the effect of e-portfolio use on developing the writing skills of English language learners who are at the pre-intermediate language proficiency level. The experiment group (n=23), were asked to enroll in an online classroom to keep online portfolios whereas the control group (n=24) kept paper portfolios. `The Motivation Strategies for Learning Questionnaire` and `Computer Attitude Questionnaire `were used in addition to the `Computer Literacy Survey` to collect data. This study provides insights into using portfolio through online writing practice compared with paper-based practice in terms of achievement. The results suggest that 1) The digital environment contributes to language writing skills. 2) Factors of previous computer experience and computer ownership influence computer attitudes. 3) E-portfolio can be integrated into foreign language teaching curricula.

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Elektronik Portfolyonun Yabancı Dilde Yazma Becerileri Üzerindeki Etkisi
ÖZ: Bu çalışma elektronik(e-) portfolyonun orta alt yabancı dil seviyesindeki hazırlık sınıfı öğrencilerinin yazma becerileri üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktır. Bir grup lisans öğrencisi çevrim içi sınıf ortamında elektronik portfolyo oluştururken, diğer bir grup da yazılı dosya şeklinde portfolyo oluşturmuşlardır. “Öğrenme için Motivasyon Stratejileri Anketi” ve “Bilgisayar Tutum Anketi” ile “Bilgisayar Okuryazarlığı Anketi” aracılığıyla veri toplanmıştır. Çalışma ile teknoloji destekli yazma pratiği ile dosyada yazma pratiği karşılaştırmasıyla elektronik ortamın başarıya etkisi hakkında bilgi sunulmuştur. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre 1) Dijital ortam yabancı dil yazma becerilerine olumlu etki etmektedir. 2) Bilgisayar kullanım deneyimi ve bilgisayar sahibi olma bilgisayara karşı tutumu etkilemektedir. 3) Elektronik portfolyo yabancı dil öğretim müfredatında yer alabilir.

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basic english

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