Author: Magda Maver
Date of Publication: November 2018
Series Title: Scottish Languages Review Issue 35
A small number of students, aged 15-18, from two secondary schools in Croatia and Iceland, participated in a two year action research project between November 2016 and November 2018 on how the use of news media and Facebook sharing might impact on language learning. We found that the use of social media and watching TV/films without subtitles are helpful and have a positive impact on language skills development. Online gaming also improved language competence. However, technology has to meet the students’ needs in order to keep their interest. We are now building on the initial action research findings through an Erasmus+ project.