Improving Class Management and Collaborative Learning: Google Workspace as a Pedagogical Platform in Language Classrooms



Author Information

Lanasari Tan, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan

Abstract

Teachers have used diverse platforms in language teaching classrooms along with the growth of technology. Each platform delivers distinctive pedagogical affordances, assisting instructional processes while enhancing curricular efficiency and accessibility. In this study, the researcher utilized Google Workspace as a teaching platform in the language classroom to facilitate the teaching process, encompassing lectures, class notes, interaction, learning collaboration, learning resource sharing, in-class exercises, assessments, class management, and surveys or data collection. This study employed an action research, leaning on the researcher's classroom observations, field notes, and student interviews as key data sources. Results indicate that every student already has a Google account and regularly uses it, which made it easier to adopt Google Workspace during class. Moreover, Google Workspace is moderately easy to use, even for those with limited technical skills. Google Workspace can also be used simultaneously in physical classrooms and online, providing convenience for both in-class and online students. Furthermore, all data is stored in Google Drive, allowing students to review material at any time. Moreover, Google Meet improves interaction between the teacher and students, as well as among students themselves, while Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets enable collaborative learning among students.


Paper Information

Conference: ACE2025
Stream: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics (including ESL/TESL/TEFL)

The full paper is not available for this title


Virtual Presentation


Comments & Feedback

Place a comment using your LinkedIn profile

Comments

Share on activity feed

Powered by WP LinkPress

Share this Research

Posted by James Alexander Gordon