Document Type
Article
Abstract
This paper identifies benefits and challenges of computer-mediated collaborative writing for L2 learners and provides some useful guidelines for L2 instructors and instructional designers. Many studies found that collaborative writing using CMC technologies improved L2 students’ writing skills and had a positive impact on their motivation, based both on the technologies themselves and the social interactions such tools facilitated. However, not all studies found positive effects on students’ performance. Some of the negative effects found were technological limitations and interpersonal issues inherent in collaborative learning, which demands constant interaction between people with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. More attention should be given to instructional design and instructor facilitation to overcome both technology and interpersonal issues. The findings and implications from this study with L2 learners can be applied to any online courses that use CMC tools for collaborative writing projects.
Repository Citation
Choi, Hajeen, "Computer-Mediated Collaborative Writing in Language Learning: A Qualitative Research Synthesis" (2023). School of Engineering Faculty Publications. 4.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/engineering_pub/4
Publication Date
2023
Publication Title
International Journal for Educational Media and Technology
Publisher
KAEIM & JAEMS
Volume
17
Issue
2
Start Page No.
63
End Page No.
72