A Task-based Approach to Preparing EFL Students for the Use of Web Resources in Language Learning

[[abstract]]This paper reports on a study in which a task-based approach was employed to prepare non-English major freshman students for the use of web resources for English learning. Students’ engagement and perception of confidence in using web resources were investigated through both quantitative and qualitative research design and data analysis. Findings suggested that the students fostered a level of confidence in using the English-learning websites for different needs and found those sites to be valuable in terms of offering interesting, interactive, and fun webbased learning activities and materials. As the sessions progressed, it was also found that the level of student participation and engagement remained fairly constant and positive. Drawing from the findings, a number of pedagogical suggestions are provided, and future studies are recommended to enhance our understanding on the impact of Englishlearning websites on the outcomes of student learning.[[notice]]補正完畢[[booktype]]紙本[[countrycodes]]TW