Investigating the Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Using Google Documents in Enhancing Writing--A Study on Senior 1 Students in a Chinese Independent High School

Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has evolved through various stages in both technology as well as the pedagogical use of technology (Warschauer & Healey, 1998). Studies show that the CALL trend has facilitated students in their English language writing with useful tools such as compute...

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High School Students
Instructional Effectiveness
Internet
Mixed Methods Research
Questionnaires
Second Language Learning
Structured Interviews
Student Attitudes
Writing Assignments
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