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ERIC Number: EJ1241898
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 25
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0958-8221
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Google Earth Virtual Reality and Expository Writing for Young English Learners from a Funds of Knowledge Perspective
Chen, Yan; Smith, Thomas J.; York, Cindy S.; Mayall, Hayley J.
Computer Assisted Language Learning, v33 n1-2 p1-25 2020
The purpose of this study is to examine the incorporation of Google Earth Virtual Reality (VR) into English Learners' (ELs) expository writing experiences from a Funds of Knowledge perspective utilizing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design. The participants were 22 ELs from a middle school in a rural Midwestern town. During the quantitative phase, the expository writing artifacts were collected through a multiple before-and-after non-experimental design and analyzed using ANOVA. A "text-in-context coding" approach was adopted to examine changes in students' writing. The results showed a statistically significant increase in expository writing skills, particularly in "description," "cause/effect," "compare/contrast," and "enumeration." A descriptive survey assessing the acceptance of Google Earth VR was distributed as well. During the qualitative phase, a follow-up focus group for the ELs and teacher interviews were conducted. Field notes/memos were used to triangulate the data. The qualitative findings indicated that the ELs were engaged in the virtual-assisted writing environment and showed positive attitudes toward Google Earth VR. Concerns about using Google Earth VR in writing (i.e. time-consuming as well as distracting and posing integration difficulties) were addressed. Future directions inspired from this study are discussed as well.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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