The impact and effectiveness of using Edmodo in the EFL classroom to enhance the students’ English language learning

Abstract

The advancement of technology, especially in the field of education, has made language learning less challenging. Teachers, now, often use a combination of face-to-face learning and the online activities in order to facilitate the teaching learning process; this combination is called blended learning. The latter, refers to the idea of mixing the traditional learning with technological and digital devices. In fact, this style of education is considered quite effective especially in foreign language teaching and learning. Edmodo is one of these technology-based tools that support the students’ learning as it encourages them to learn outside the traditional classroom. Therefore, the present study aimed at investigating the use of Edmodo as a virtual learning environment in teaching and learning the English language, and its effectiveness in enhancing English as a foreign language for the third year LMD students. It also sought to examine the learners’ motivation towards the integration of this innovative tool in the teaching/learning process. To achieve this aim, the researcher adopted a mixed method design so as to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from a group of 40 students and one teacher. We used a questionnaire for the learners, an experiment that lasted for four weeks, classroom observation, and an interview for the teacher. The findings of this study revealed that the integration of Edmodo in foreign language teaching class was effective. Furthermore, it revealed that it boosts the learners’ motivation and the development of their communication skills.