Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(12A), pp. 7783 - 7791
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082566
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Bridging the Distance via Web Technologies: Review of Possibilities for Informal Language Learning for Lifelong

Che Wan Ida Rahimah Bt. Che Wan Ibrahim ^*
Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. Terengganu, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

In today's new economy characterized by globalisation, learning is shifting from teacher-centered to learner-centered and is undertaken in a flexible and personalized way. In view of the importance and ubiquity of Web technologies, this study was undertaken to examine the level of perceived proficiency in terms of knowledge/skills of using these technologies. In addition, this study was conducted to identify the amazing possibilities for Web technologies and related research that can facilitate the learner-users to see and act upon certain aspects of these technologies for informal lifelong language learning development. Primary data in this study were obtained from an on-line self-reported questionnaire survey. A total of 400 university students involved in informal English as a Second Language (ESL) learning at three public universities in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia were selected randomly as the study sample. A descriptive analysis was chosen for the current study. The study found that university students have high levels of both, perceived competencies, and perceived potential benefits of Web applications for helping their language English over an entire lifetime. The application of Web technology is very important in the self-learning process because it catalyzes powerful learning for a lifetime. When learners utilise various Web resources, they satisfy their motivational needs if they feel enjoyment and therefore push behaviour in certain directions towards effective continuing informal learning.

KEYWORDS
Informal Learning, Language Learning, Knowledge, Skills, Perception, Lifelong Learning, Web Technologies, Perceived Benefits

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Che Wan Ida Rahimah Bt. Che Wan Ibrahim , "Bridging the Distance via Web Technologies: Review of Possibilities for Informal Language Learning for Lifelong," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 12A, pp. 7783 - 7791, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082566.

(b). APA Format:
Che Wan Ida Rahimah Bt. Che Wan Ibrahim (2020). Bridging the Distance via Web Technologies: Review of Possibilities for Informal Language Learning for Lifelong. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12A), 7783 - 7791. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082566.