SEUIR Repository

The impact of WhatsApp on interaction in language teaching course

Show simple item record

dc.contributor.author Shameera, A.W.F.
dc.contributor.author Nadhira, A.K.F.
dc.contributor.author Shafrana, A.W.F.
dc.date.accessioned 2019-01-04T06:02:59Z
dc.date.available 2019-01-04T06:02:59Z
dc.date.issued 2018-11-29
dc.identifier.citation 5th International Symposium. 29 November 2018. Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka, pp. 388-395. en_US
dc.identifier.isbn 978-955-627-135-5
dc.identifier.uri http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3411
dc.description.abstract This paper aimed to interrogate the impact of WhatsApp mobile instant messaging service on the enhancement of the instructional interaction. The near ubiquitous access of mobile technology has attracted the attention of educators to seek ways to become more efficient and effective in their efforts to prepare their students for the demands and challenges of a globally competitive society through utilizing mobile technology as educational tools. Also, identify the challenges of using this application as a mobile learning tool. The data was collected using semi-structured interviews and an analysis of the postings on WhatsApp platform. In conclusion, WhatsApp platform offers a space for communicating, expressing ideas and exchanging information anytime and anywhere. However, expenses involved in WhatsApp use, extra workload, distraction to learning and lack of students’ commitment for effective participation were identified as the greatest challenges of effective WhatsApp use for learning purposes. en_US
dc.language.iso en_US en_US
dc.publisher Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. en_US
dc.subject Mobile technology en_US
dc.subject Interaction en_US
dc.subject WhatsApp en_US
dc.title The impact of WhatsApp on interaction in language teaching course en_US
dc.type Article en_US


Files in this item

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record

Search SEUIR


Advanced Search

Browse

My Account