The Impacts of Edmodo on Students’ Performance in ESP Classrooms

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Edmodo, as a supplementary learning platform in ESP classrooms, on students’ performance as measured by standardized tests. To achieve this purpose, a classroom observational design was employed to collect data using the tests and questionnaire. The sample in this study was the first year students of 2016-2017 who enrolled in a course of ESP. A total of 97 students participated in the study. The finding indicates a positive and strong impact of Edmodo on students’ academic achievement. The more the students engage in their learning via Edmodo, the better the score they have. The study verifies that the traditional learning environment supported by Edmodo enabled students to learn and practice more which increase their academic achievement. Further, the study also confirms that Edmodo can be used as an effective supplementary platform in ESP classrooms. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Edmodo, as a supplementary learning platform in ESP classrooms, on students’ performance as measured by standardized tests. To achieve this purpose, a classroom observational design was employed to collect data using the tests and questionnaire. The sample in this study was the first year students of 2016-2017 who enrolled in a course of ESP. A total of 97 students participated in the study. The finding indicates a positive and strong impact of Edmodo on students’ academic achievement. The more the students engage in their learning via Edmodo, the better the score they have. The study verifies that the traditional learning environment supported by Edmodo enable students to learn and practice more which increase their academic achievement. Further, the study also confirms that Edmodo can be used as an effective supplementary platform in ESP classrooms.     Keywords: EDMODO, supplementary learning platform, students’ performanc