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Using Pixton for writing instruction in foreign language higher education: A case of Ecuadorian pre–service teachers

Abstract:

The purpose ofthis study was to investigate the use of Pixton to support the teaching ofwriting in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador. The participants were 63 pre–service English teachers who were trained for five months. At the beginning of this period, a diagnostic test was applied; at the end, a final exam and a questionnaire about perceptions were administered. As a result of this action–research study, students had a positive perception about the use of Pixton; they improved their writing skills due to the effective use of this technological tool.

Año de publicación:

2019

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    Fuente:

    googlegoogle

    Tipo de documento:

    Other

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Pedagogía
    • Tecnología educativa

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Inglés e inglés antiguo (anglosajón)
    • Latín y lenguas itálicas afines
    • Literatura y retórica

    Contribuidores:

    Ana Quinonez-BeltranAna Quinonez-Beltran