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

Abstract

Abstract: The current study is focused on the use of Twitter to improve writing skills of senior high school students; at the same time, the study focused on determining the effectiveness of Twitter to improve the mastering of EFL (English as a Foreign Language). The participants of this research study consisted of a group of 19 students and one teacher, in a private high school. Students completed a survey detailing both how and why they used Twitter. A test measuring the students writing skills was administered; one at the beginning and another at the end of the research. In addition, the teacher was asked about Twitter s effectiveness in promoting writing skills, overall performance and teacher-students academic online interaction. The information gathered during the data collection period was organized and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods. The most important conclusion that can be drawn is Twitter is an effective tool to improve writing skills of senior high school students.