A COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF USING TWO DIFFERENT WEB-BASED PLATFORMS ON LEARNING VOCABULARY BY TURKISH EFL LEARNERS

Abstract

The primary objective of this research was to examine and compare the impacts of two distinct web-based platforms on the instruction of vocabulary to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This study was planned to be carried out in two classes (46 students). The participants were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected from students attending the English preparatory program at the Bahcesehir University preparatory campus located in Kemerburgaz, Istanbul. They both took pre- and post-vocabulary achievement tests before and after a period of treatment. The findings of the study indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in the performances of the two groups during the pre-tests. However, after the students utilized the two online platforms and underwent post-tests, the results of the independent samples t-test (p < .05) revealed a significant difference between the two groups favoring Kahoot over Educaplay. In addition, exploring the probable effect of gender on vocabulary learning revealed that the male participants of the study had a better performance on measures of vocabulary learning compared to the female ones.