“Design of a didactic guide on the edmodo platform based on online activities for improving the listening and writing skills in the second year of tourism at the sudamericano institute”

Abstract

Technology in recent years has become of great value for the educational field. Therefore, educational platforms are more frequently used in the teaching and learning process every day. For this reason, this study aimed to incorporate Edmodo as an educational platform for improving the listening and writing skills in the English language, through online activities in a didactic guide for teachers. The study included a qualitative and quantitative approach. This research was carried out at Sudamericano Institute in the city of Cuenca and the participants were sixteen students from the second year of Tourism. The data was collected through questionnaires, a pre-test, the application of some online activities on the Edmodo Platform and a post test. The results of the study showed that the Edmodo Platform was an effective tool for improving students’ writing and listening skills. Furthermore, the students felt more motivated when learning the subject and doing the online activities. Also, their perceptions were positive towards Edmodo since they mentioned it was interesting and easy for them to carry out the listening and writing activities through this platform even when they had little experience with it.