Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros

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    Social media in the writing skill development
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato-Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación-Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, 2021-03-01) Muñoz Jumbo, Washington David; Calero Sánchez, Ximena Alexandra
    The purpose of this research was to analyze the impact of social media in the writing skill development of the students from third semester of Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, in which a qualitative and quantitative methodology was applied to 40 students. The data collection was developed through a survey evaluated through the Chi Square process to verify the research hypothesis, focusing on the comparison of results to determine the effectiveness of the strategy established. Main findings state that the use of social media helps the writing skill since students feel motivated using platforms and apps through the internet. In addition, it is necessary to highlight the value of knowing the methodological process when producing writing in English and developing this productive skill. Therefore, the use of virtual platforms and cell phone applications is recommended to improve writing development, in addition to knowing the writing process and tips to improve writing, which are detailed in a brochure
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    Spotlight English app and vocabulary development”
    (Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, 2022-03-01) Briones Viñan, Gabriel Eloy; Cumbe Coraizaca, Dorys Maribel
    Currently, the technology for a greater investment in students is linked to mobile applications which have an influence on the process of learning a new language. Nevertheless, in Ecuador the level of English is low, therefore the students have a basic level of vocabulary which has become a problem in learning the English language. So, this research was conducted with the objective of determining the influence of Spotlight English app and vocabulary development in 3rd BGU students at Unidad Educativa Juan León Mera “La Salle”. Bibliographical research was used to meet the objectives, which served to support each variable through theoretical content. Furthermore, quantitative methodology was used to collected tabulated and analyzed data to obtain a result and sustain the hypothesis of the study. In addition, Quasi-experimental research was applied, in which students were given a pre-test about vocabulary, which helped to identify the vocabulary level of each student. After the pre-test, the students were explained what the application is and how it works, so they adapt with the app, through this explanation it was possible to work correctly in the classes with the use of the app. After that, students were given a post-test to know if through the application the students improved their level of vocabulary. Then, to tabulate and analyze data was employed SPPS and Excel software to obtain the results. Finally, it was possible to determine the use of the apps had a great impact on the vocabulary development because the results obtained shows a significant effect on students.