Improving writing skills on senior high school students through the use of Twitter.

Abstract

The current study focuses on the use of Twitter to improve the writing skills of high school students; At the same time, the study focused on determining the effectiveness of Twitter to improve the domain of EFL (English as a Foreign Language). The participants of this research study consisted of a group of 19 students and a teacher, in a private high school. The students completed a survey that details how and why they used Twitter. A test that measures students' writing skills was administered; one at the beginning and another at the end of the investigation. In addition, the teacher was asked about the effectiveness of Twitter in the promotion of writing skills, general performance and online academic interaction between teachers and students. The information collected during the data collection period was organized and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods. The most important conclusion that can be drawn is that Twitter is an effective tool to improve the writing skills of high school students.