The Effectiveness of Self-Directed English Learning through SNS: Adopting Facebook based on Gamification

Eun-Sok Won and Jeong-Ryeol Kim
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Eun-Sok Won: Mokwon University, Daejeon, South Korea
Jeong-Ryeol Kim: Korea National University of Education, Cheongju, South Korea

International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 2018, vol. 10, issue 3, 1-10

Abstract: This article suggests an efficient self-directed learning method that will help improve students' actual English ability by adopting Facebook, which is one of the most represented social networking services (SNS). The purpose of this article is to present a practical way in which to implement SNS-based, self-directed English learning by applying useful concepts from gamification and to ascertain the effectiveness of this method.

Date: 2018
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