Suggesting Effectiveness of Self-Directed English Learning through SNS: Adopting Facebook based on Gamification
AUTHORS
Eun-Sok Won,Mokwon University, Korea National University of Education
Jeong-Ryeol Kim,
ABSTRACT
This study tries to suggest an efficient self-directed learning method that will help students’ actual English ability by adopting Facebook, which is one of the most representative social networking services. The purpose of this study is to present a practical way to implement SNS based self-directed English learning with applying useful concepts from gamification and to suggest effectiveness of this method.
KEYWORDS
SNS based English Learning, Gamification, Self-directed learning
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