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The rationale of the study was to examine the effectiveness of using Google Form for assigning English grammar homework in high school students in Vietnam, where the predominant method of assigning homework is paper based. The study aimed to investigate the impact of Google Form on students’ academic performance and their perceptions towards the use of technology in practicing and revising English homework. The study also aimed to contribute to the existing literature on the use of technology in English language teaching. This study used a practical action research approach with an experimental design and a questionnaire to collect quantitative data and interviews to gather qualitative data. The study was conducted at Quang Ha high school in Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam and included 39 students from an experimental group and 38 students from a control group. 31 participants from these classes completed the questionnaire and five took part in the interviews. The results indicated that Google Forms had a positive impact on students’ academic performance in English grammar. Students perceived Google Forms as a convenient and useful tool for practicing and revising English grammar, but they were neutral about its effectiveness, autonomy, interest, and engagement.
Biography
Dương Ngọc Nam
English Teacher | IELTS Trainer | LGBTQ+ Advocate
Dương Ngọc Nam is an experienced English teacher and IELTS instructor who is now employed at Havina Language Academy in Vinh Phuc, where he has assisted many students in reaching their IELTS objectives. He was also a private IELTS instructor and a teacher at several language centers.
He is pursuing a Master's in TESOL at Southern New Hampshire University and holds a postgraduate teaching certification from Vietnam National University, Hanoi, University of Languages and International Studies. He also holds an honors degree in English from Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and an IELTS qualification with 8.0 points. Nam was a YSEALI Academic Fellow in the United States on Civic Engagement and took part in the SCALEx exchange program in Singapore, which was organized by Temasek Foundation International.
Apart from teaching, Nam is a strong advocate of LGBTQ+ rights in his hometown. He is part of a local community that helps LGBTQ+ people gain employment opportunities and holds yearly events to raise awareness and promote equality.
