Web 2.0 Tools for Writing Skills in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language: Poll Everywhere Sample

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Web 2.0 tools which can also be used in teaching Turkish as a foreign language classrooms help to improve productive language skills by digital teaching environments that they offer. In this study, the impact of Poll Everywhere, which is a Web 2.0 tool, on writing skills of students who are learning Turkish as a foreign language is evaluated in terms of student opinions. Embedded single case study which is a qualitative method is used in this study and three activities developed with Poll Everywhere are applied to students learning Turkish as a foreign language at B1 level. The data obtained from students upon the application of Poll Everywhere and the activities are evaluated by content analysis. Findings of this study suggest that Poll Everywhere is providing an interactive educational environment with various features, is increasing the desire for writing, and students want Poll Everywhere to be used in writing lessons constantly. Findings regarding the writing activities prove that they have positive connotations, offer more opportunities in comparison with course books, have communicative features, promote cognitive skills, and correspond to Poll Everywhere Web 2.0 tool.

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Web 2.0 tools , Poll Everywhere , writing skills , teaching Turkish as a foreign language

Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education

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Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education