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Hybrid Learning or Virtual Learning? Effects on Students' Essay Writing and Digital Literacy

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Alsowat, Hamad H.·2022·Journal of Language Teaching and Research
DOI 10.17507/jltr.1304.20
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This study compared the effect of a hybrid learning model and a virtual learning model on Saudi secondary school students' essay writing and digital literacy skills. The study employed the quantitative quasi-experimental design. The sample comprised 56 Saudi secondary school students divided into two experimental groups: hybrid learning group (n=29) and virtual learning group (n=27). A hybrid model learning and a virtual learning model were designed for the study purposes. Data sources included a pretest and posttest for essay writing and a questionnaire for assessing pre and post-digital literacy skills. Results indicated statistically significant differences in favor of the students in the hybrid learning model with large effect sizes in all essay writing domains. In addition, the hybrid learning model positively improved the students' digital literacy skills compared to the virtual learning model. The findings were discussed, and implications and further research were recommended.

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Authors
Alsowat, H. H.
Affiliations
Taif University (SA)
Corresponding author
Alsowat, Hamad H.
Venue
Journal of Language Teaching and Research
Publisher
Academy Publication
Published
2022-07-01
Volume
13
Issue
4
Pages
872-883
ISSN
  • 1798-4769 (ISSN-L)
  • 2053-0684
DOI
10.17507/jltr.1304.20
OpenAlex
W4283749215
Cited by
15
References
60
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1
FWCI
7.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Journal of Language Teaching and Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Online and Blended Learning
  • Social Sciences › Education › English Language Learning and Teaching
  • Social Sciences › Education › Arabic Language Education Studies
Keywords
hybrid learning, virtual learning, essay writing, digital literacy, high school students, Saudi students, writing skills, blended learning

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