E-collaboration among students of two regions: Impacts on English language learning through peer learning

Abstract

Over the years, e-collaborative learning is increasingly acknowledged among educators in higher learning institutions. Apart from holding the potential to promote innovative learning experience in language teaching and learning, this teaching technique also provides opportunities for language learners to improve their global intercultural communication. This study is part of a larger study which examines the impact of e-collaborative learning on second and foreign language learners. The e-collaborative learning was conducted between 10 students of one university in Malaysia and 10 students of one university in France. These students communicated with each other through Skype, WhatsApp and Google document to produce a video project. This paper presents the finding on students' perceptions of e-collaborative learning from the perspective of the Malaysian students. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. The finding shows that e-collaborative learning between second and foreign language learners of two regions encourages positive language learning, reduces language anxiety and increases the confidence level in using the language.