Chapter 6. Online collaborative L2 writing
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Hanan Almalki
Abstract
Despite growing interest in computer-mediated collaborative writing (CMCW), very few studies have considered the effects of using a range of digital tools on learners’ behaviour. Our longitudinal study (15 weeks), conducted with Arabic as a second language learners in Saudi Arabia, investigated how learners engage in CMCW tasks using Google Docs and WhatsApp. The 31 participants formed eight dyads and five triads to complete four tasks. We analysed discussions and comments derived from Google docs and WhatsApp chats for patterns of interaction and use of online tools. Of five patterns of interaction identified, cooperative and collaborative predominated. Learners used the two tools simultaneously to foster collaboration. The findings provide new insights into CMCW tasks in an underexplored L2 learning context.
Abstract
Despite growing interest in computer-mediated collaborative writing (CMCW), very few studies have considered the effects of using a range of digital tools on learners’ behaviour. Our longitudinal study (15 weeks), conducted with Arabic as a second language learners in Saudi Arabia, investigated how learners engage in CMCW tasks using Google Docs and WhatsApp. The 31 participants formed eight dyads and five triads to complete four tasks. We analysed discussions and comments derived from Google docs and WhatsApp chats for patterns of interaction and use of online tools. Of five patterns of interaction identified, cooperative and collaborative predominated. Learners used the two tools simultaneously to foster collaboration. The findings provide new insights into CMCW tasks in an underexplored L2 learning context.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Acknowledgments vii
- Introduction 1
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Section I. Theoretical and methodological perspectives of collaborative writing
- Chapter 1. Sociocultural approaches to L2 digital collaborative writing 12
- Chapter 2. Metacognitive approaches to collaborative writing 32
- Chapter 3. Collaborative writing in face-to-face and computer-mediated L2 settings 53
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Section II. Empirical research on face-to-face and computer-mediated collaborative writing
- Chapter 4. Do task repetition and pretask focus on form instruction impact collaborative writing performance? 80
- Chapter 5. Examining the role of peer collaborative feedback processing and task repetition in task-based L2 writing 109
- Chapter 6. Online collaborative L2 writing 130
- Chapter 7. Peer interaction in collaborative L2 writing across synchronous and asynchronous CMC modes 155
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Section III. Pedagogical practices of collaborative writing in the digital age
- Chapter 8. Designing collaborative writing tasks for face-to-face and computer-mediated communication contexts 184
- Chapter 9. Use of digital technologies for collaborative writing 202
- Chapter 10. Assessing collaborative writing 229
- Index 249
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Acknowledgments vii
- Introduction 1
-
Section I. Theoretical and methodological perspectives of collaborative writing
- Chapter 1. Sociocultural approaches to L2 digital collaborative writing 12
- Chapter 2. Metacognitive approaches to collaborative writing 32
- Chapter 3. Collaborative writing in face-to-face and computer-mediated L2 settings 53
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Section II. Empirical research on face-to-face and computer-mediated collaborative writing
- Chapter 4. Do task repetition and pretask focus on form instruction impact collaborative writing performance? 80
- Chapter 5. Examining the role of peer collaborative feedback processing and task repetition in task-based L2 writing 109
- Chapter 6. Online collaborative L2 writing 130
- Chapter 7. Peer interaction in collaborative L2 writing across synchronous and asynchronous CMC modes 155
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Section III. Pedagogical practices of collaborative writing in the digital age
- Chapter 8. Designing collaborative writing tasks for face-to-face and computer-mediated communication contexts 184
- Chapter 9. Use of digital technologies for collaborative writing 202
- Chapter 10. Assessing collaborative writing 229
- Index 249
