TITLE:
The Use of iPad in Enhancing Creative Writing: An Innovative Approach for Young ESL Learners
AUTHORS:
Harwati Hashim, Aizuddin Rojalai, Sashikala Sarangapani, Alexander Anak Andrew Kana, Karmila Rafiqah M. Rafiq
KEYWORDS:
Creative Writing, iPad, Writing Skill, Creative Writing, Active Learning, Com-puter-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), English Language, Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.14 No.7,
July
27,
2023
ABSTRACT: Digital technology is essential to today’s education development.
Research has shown that the use of digital technology such as Computer-Assisted
Language Learning (CALL) and Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL)
positively impacts language learning. This study investigates the language
learners’ perception of using iPad to enhance creative writing and the
potential of using iPad to improve creative writing. An online survey adapted
from Technology Acceptance Model was distributed to 50 primary school learners
using iPad for developing creative writing across Malaysia. The analysis of the
responses demonstrated that language learners have a positive perception
towards using iPad to enhance creative writing. On this basis, it is
recommended that language teachers and learners use iPad or any similar devices
to enhance language learning.