Pre-University Students’ Perceptions towards the Usage of Padlet as a Learning Platform for Collaborative Writing

Abstract

The use of Padlet as a learning component has shifted the traditional teaching model from teacher-centred to student-centred. This is evident in the English language classes, where instructors incorporated Padlet into their teaching modules, especially in English writing lessons. In this study, Padlet was employed as a platform to enhance English language learning through collaborative writing activities. The purpose of this study is to understand the perceptions of pre-university students on the usage of Padlet for English language learning via collaborative writing in a tertiary education classroom. To understand the pre-university students’ perceptions towards Padlet as a learning platform for a better collaborative writing, a quantitative study approach was performed. A survey questionnaire was administered to 46 pre-university students at Universiti Malaysia Sabah to gather their feedback on using Padlet for English language learning. The survey results suggest that Padlet serves as an effective platform for collaborative writing among pre- university students.