Teaching the iGeneration - Larry Rosen. CALL-EJ Online. "Technology, especially the emergence of the Internet, is affecting every aspect of education and changing the way we teach and learn. " (Chuo and Kung, 2002: 1) Abstract This paper explores using YouTube as supplementary material with EFL students in Taiwan. Surveys conducted on the first and last days of class of the Fall semester, 2007, in two sophomore classes (n=69) found they rated the use of YouTube to study English favorably with regard to it being: (i) interesting; (ii) relevant; and (iii) beneficial.
However, students rated it slightly less favorably with regard to it being: (iv) motivating within the classroom; and (v) motivating outside of the classroom. Generally, students wrote positive comments regarding the use of this technology, though some student comments highlighted the importance of providing clear explanations regarding how to use this learning tool effectively. Introduction Figure 1: YouTube front page Authenticity Student Motivation Purpose of the study Methodology.
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