Using Collaborative Writing and Technology to Improve Students English Writing Skill Yanti Sofiyanti, Jakarta State University Email : yantisofiyanti6@gmail.com Mobile number : 08977527950 Nurdin Ibrahim, Jakarta State University Email : nurdin1349@yahoo.com Priyono, Jakarta State University Email : mrpriyonohw@gmail.com
Jakarta State University
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate experiences and perception of lecturers and students in the usage of collaborative writing and technology to the improvement of students writing skill. Teaching writing to students who use English as Foreigner Language is complicated and time consuming. Individual writing instructional approach is regarded not the best way for improving students writing skill. New approach for teaching writing must be applied to increase students writing skill and answer the demand of 21 century skills. This study involved 60 computer science students in the first semester and two English lecturers as participants . They were given English writing course for one semester. At the end of the semester they were evaluated to know the effect of using collaborative writing and various applications to the improvement of writing skill. The data collecting techniques used observation, interview, and survey. The result of the study shows significant improvement not only for students writing skill but also students motivation, softskill, and digital literacy.
Keywords: Collaborative Writing, Various Applications, Motivation, Softskill, Digital Literacy, English Writing Skill.
