Edmodo platform in ELT to support students with hearing loss

Abstract

This research reports on the implementation of an Edmodo virtual classroom to support the English language learning process of three B.A in English students with hearing loss at Universidad La Gran Colombia; thus, allowing progress in their speaking skill. Therefore, different topics of the Advanced English syllabus were taken to adapt them to the virtual platform, which allows students to be able to relate face-to-face classes to the application of 5 implementations in Edmodo platform.

This case study was carried out with three students with hearing loss as a common factor when developing the research. To achieve the general objective, a pre, while and posttest were -test and post-test was carried out in order to know the English level at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of 5 interventions to be able to obtain qualitative results with few quantitative elements. Interviews with teachers, administrators, and students were implemented to obtain information corresponding to the actions that the university was taking to respond to the educational needs of students with hearing disabilities.

The results show the difficulties experienced by students with low hearing and some alternatives to improve the educational experience of this population and to make the Edmodo platform known to different teachers as an alternative to respond to the special educational needs of students with hearing loss.