Author(s)

Hasniza Basri¹, Harwati Hashim^2*, Melor Md. Yunus²

¹SK Bebuloh, Labuan, Malaysia.
²Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.

ICT has given a lot of assistance to advance teachers’ pedagogical approaches. Every moment our education strategies have been evolving with the advent of new technology that simplifies teachers’ workload in preparing materials and aids students engaged in their learning. In fact, there are lots of research papers about the effectiveness of using ICT that could engage students in their learning. Writing, known as the hardest skills to master by students as it could be a boring and labouring task. Furthermore, the lack of vocabulary had contributed little confidence and high level of anxiety that made them struggle to write. Based on Krashen’s Affective Filter Hypothesis, learners with low affective filter, high motivation, self-confidence and a low level of anxiety are better equipped for success in second language acquisition. It is believed that ICT integration using Google Apps in the learning process would enhance students’ writing skills. Thus, this conceptual paper attempts to discuss the potential benefits of using Google Apps as learning strategy to enhance ESL writing. Some implications and recommendations are also discussed in the conclusion.

ICT, Affective Filter Hypothesis, Learning Strategy, Anxiety, Google Apps

Basri, H. , Hashim, H. and Yunus, M. (2019) Using Google Apps as Learning Strategy to Enhance ESL Writing. Creative Education, 10, 2649-2657. doi: 10.4236/ce.2019.1012192.