Cutting edge-science2022 Shawnee, usa

The strengths and weaknesses of incorporating social networking tools into efl 
writing classroom 
Mardona Yuldoshboyeva 
Assistant teacher of The Department of Social humanitarian disciplines, Almalyk 
Branch of the National University of Science and Technology "MISiS" 
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Abstract: English learning has become more crucial as the world and technology 
have progressed. Teachers usually employ teacher-centered education, which results 
in minimal student involvement. The purpose of this study is to look into the benefits 
and drawbacks of incorporating social networking technologies into an ESL writing 
classroom, as well as to describe how to arrange activities using social networking 
services (SNSs).
Key words: social networking services, EFL students, writing classroom, 
integrating SNSs, blogs, writing skills 
Technology currently matters a lot in the development of language learning 
materials, both as a tool for creating them and as a platform for delivering them. 
Despite the physical barrier, mobile devices and social media provide excellent 
educational learning options to students for academic collaboration, access to course 
information, and tutoring (2, p.17). 
When Web 2.0 social media platforms such as YouTube, Wikipedia, Facebook, 
blogging, and chatting first appeared on the market, students rapidly became 
enamored with them. Identifying what our students use and how they use social 
media technologies is extremely vital for schools and faculty to integrate those tools 
into teaching and learning activities in order to fully utilize this public resource (3, 
p.21). Adoption and use of mobile devices and social media can give students with 
a plethora of futuristic learning opportunities, including access to course information 
and engagement with peers and professionals (1, p.2).
The study was conducted with EFL students at Almalyk branch of NUST MISiS 
University by an online discussion board in order to identify the benefits and 
drawbacks of integrating SNSs into a writing classroom. According to the findings, 
incorporating social networking services can help students widen their knowledge, 

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ISBN 978-1-64945-234-4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7509018
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