Research Paper: ‘Effect of Using Facebook to Assist English for Business Communication Course Instruction’ by Ru-Chu Shin

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#40 | November 24, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

This paper aimed to explore the effect of incorporating blended learning with Facebook and peer assessment for English for Business Communication course for college students. A total of 111 students from a public technological university participated in this study. The participants were divided into three Facebook site groups. A mixed method consisting of qualitative and quantitative approaches was employed to analyze the collected data, including the pre- and post-tests, qualitative data of peer assessment on Facebook sites, interview, a student self-efficacy scale, and a self-developed satisfaction survey questionnaire. (more…)

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