Investigating University Level Efl Undergraduate Learners’ Attitudes about Padlet: A Web- Based Digital Tool In Reading Classroom
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33195/qdsf3s14Keywords:
Padlet, writing wall, dragging files, peer discussionAbstract
The purpose of this mixed-method research was to assess the attitudes and
perceptions of a sample of 21 University level Saudi Undergraduate EFL students
at Majma University, Community College towards using Padlet as a collaborative
web-based online digital tool in reading classroom. Participants were enrolled in
reading introductory course. The research applied by the researcher was basically
descriptive in nature and survey method for which students’ oriented set of
questionnaire was designed. The questionnaire included 21 items related with
respondents’ different categories of variable constructs on 5points likert scale. The
research tools used for data collection were semi-structured interviews, researcher’s
observation and a questionnaire. Data collected revealed that respondents indicated
positive attitudes towards Padlet application in reading classroom. Maximum
number of students enjoyed Padlet tool with great zeal. Furthermore, students
valued the instructors’ feedback and peer discussion using Padlet.
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