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Hossein Bozorgian

Hossein Bozorgian

Academic rank: Associate Professor
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Education: PhD.
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Faculty: Department of literature
Address: English Language Department, Humanity and Social science college, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Phone: 35302677

Research

Title
The impact of google-drive e-portfolio assessment on EFL learners’ attitudes and emotions
Type
JournalPaper
Keywords
google-drive e-portfolio assessment, learners’ attitudes and emotions
Year
2024
Journal Computers and Composition
DOI
Researchers Hossein Bozorgian ، Maryam Kazemi ، KIMIYA DEYLAMI ، Musa Nushi

Abstract

This study explores EFL graduate students’ attitudes toward and emotions about the teacher and peer feedback using a questionnaire and interviews. Throughout their advanced writing course, students were provided with feedback via Google Docs, which they then systematically arranged within their Google Drive-based e-portfolios. The interview findings confirmed that students had mixed attitudes and emotions toward e-portfolios. They expressed negativity toward the timing of peer feedback reception and its validity. However, they showed a positive attitude toward teacher feedback and the importance of maintaining the integrity of a Google Drive portfolio. Emotionally, the students felt frustrated due to feedback focus, anxious while providing feedback, confused by ambiguous comments by peers, and embarrassed by their errors. However, their confidence was bolstered by their adeptness with technology and …