Collaborative Work to Improve Writing about Daily Routines Using Padlet

Abstract

The present research was applied in a public technological institute in Guayaquil and aimed at improving writing skills through collaborative writing using Padlet. Participants were 18 students enrolled in the first semester. The application of the study focused on a constructivist approach where students were able to share ideas; give and receive feedback among their peers and teachers; and, construct their own knowledge and understanding. This investigation took place over twenty four hours of classtime. It employed a quantitative method. Different instruments such as a pre, posttest, and survey were used to collect data. After the practice, students exhibited an improvement of about 11 points in the posttest compared to the pretest. The outcome of this study obtained an effect size of 1.22. Collaborative writing fostered a student- centered approach, since participants interacted with different peers, collaborated in the construction of knowledge. The survey taken from participants confirmed that students identified collaborative writing in Padlet as useful, and enriching. This research is addressed to teachers, and directors involved in the field of EFL education who want to improve their teaching practice