MALL-Based Writing Instruction: Assessing the Effectiveness of Digital Platforms Among ESL Learners
ESL Learners; MALL Approach; WordPress; Writing Skills
Nowadays, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has emerged as a globally adopted approach that builds on the earlier development of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) by utilizing the accessibility and flexibility of mobile devices to promote independent and self-directed learning. It enables learners to extend lan guage practice beyond classroom boundaries and provides authentic opportunities to engage with English as a Second Language (ESL). This study investigates the potential of digital platforms, specifically WordPress and Hem ingwayEditor, in enhancing the writing skills of non-native English learners within a MALL framework. WordPress offers a collaborative digital space where learners can publish, share, and receive feedback on their writing, while Hemingway Editor provides real-time analytical feedback to improve readability, grammar, and stylistic accuracy. The research adopted a quantitative design with both control and experimental groups to examine the effective ness of these platforms. Participants included ESL learners who engaged in structured writing tasks, with their progress assessed through pre- and post-tests. The findings of the study reveal that learners using WordPress and Hemingway Editor demonstrated notable improvements in writing performance when compared to the control group. The integration of these tools not only improved grammatical accuracy and stylistic clarity but also encour aged active participation, reflection, and learner autonomy. The results emphasize the pedagogical value of incor porating MALL strategies into language instruction, particularly for developing essential writing skills among ESL learners. In conclusion, this research affirms that mobile technologies, when strategically integrated into teaching, significantly enhance learning outcomes and offer sustainable pathways for improving ESL writing proficiency. 2025, Digital Technologies Research and Applications. All rights reserved.
Lingaraj, Mathivysali Madasamy; Rajamanickam, Aravind Banumathi; Kumar, Pradeepa; Selvaraj, Lincy Kiruba; Job, John Steward Raj
Digital Technologies Research and Applications;Volume;4;Issue;3;Article No.;1942;pp.217-230
https://doi.org/10.54963/dtra.v4i3.1942 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105030460155?origin=resultslist
Lingaraj M.M., Department of English, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, India; Rajamanickam A.B., Department of English, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, India; Kumar P., Department of English, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India; Selvaraj L.K., Department of English, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, India; Job J.S.R., Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India