THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

• Main Authors: Halyna I. Sotska, Nataliia V. Paziura, Olena V. Trynus
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Information Technologies and Learning Tools 2018-02-01
• Series: Інформаційні технології і засоби навчання
• Subjects: information and communication technologies; social networks; target language; communication skills; blended learning; active learning; cooperative learning
• Online Access: https://journal.iitta.gov.ua/index.php/itlt/article/view/2033

In the recent decade many changes in the process of education took place because of the development of information and communication technologies. Online social groups tend to be used by teachers and students for formal (study) and informal (personal communication) purposes. An efficient teacher may turn social networks into an effective tool, encouraging students to communicate in the target language. With the help of social networks the teacher can activate students in the process of learning, create situations for better understanding and perceiving the material. The use of such approaches as blended learning, corporative learning and active learning helps make the classes more attractive and effective. Moreover, social networks can help in the development of students’ creativity, provision of feedback and cooperative learning. The article deals with the question of influence of Massive online open courses on effectiveness of the educational process for students who learn English as a second language.