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Papers by Ibtesam Hussein

CALL-EJ, 2012

If we accept the argument that "literacy" can be plural and new, we still need to uncover how pri... more If we accept the argument that "literacy" can be plural and new, we still need to uncover how principles guiding new literacies can be applied in teaching, research, and technology policy in CALL contexts. This paper explores how context might influence the ways in which these general principles are implemented in a variety of cultures and CALL contexts, including Saudi Arabia, Libya, the U.S., and India. In addition, it suggests research directions that might lead to a better understanding of these principles. The paper concludes with implications and suggestions for CALL research, pedagogy, and practice across contexts.

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, 2011

Teaching in today's classrooms is not the same as it has been in the past; that is what teachers ... more Teaching in today's classrooms is not the same as it has been in the past; that is what teachers claim. There is a new generation of students, with new expectations and capacities, coming into the classroom. The Internet and technology in general are used everywhere to communicate and interact with others. Today, students are looking for different interactions and ways of learning in the classroom. Therefore, technology should be used not only because students are using new technologies ubiquitously outside of the classroom, but also because the use of technology can enrich students' understandings of diversity and culture, which can foster collaboration, participation, and collective intelligence.

The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 2020

This pilot study investigated the impact of reading a written script on the second language liste... more This pilot study investigated the impact of reading a written script on the second language listening achievement of high intermediate English as second language (L2) students. Thirty-five high-intermediate ESL students participated in this study. The participants took part in both the bassline conditions (listening without the script intervention) and the reading intervention condition (listening along with a script). The scores of the tests were analyzed using paired sample t-test. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference between the two conditions. The reading intervention has a major effect on second language listening comprehension performance of L2 learners. INTRODUCTION Second language (L2) learners receive a great deal of knowledge regarding the second language skills and guidelines by listening. Educators try to create the proper environment for learners to develop their listening skills by constructing different listening strategies. Moreover, instructors stimulate the second language environment by using technology such as audio, video texts, and computer-based instructions to advocate both independent and collaborative learning. Many scholars (

Book Reviews by Ibtesam Hussein

Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 2015

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 2012

CALL-EJ, 2012

If we accept the argument that "literacy" can be plural and new, we still need to uncover how pri... more If we accept the argument that "literacy" can be plural and new, we still need to uncover how principles guiding new literacies can be applied in teaching, research, and technology policy in CALL contexts. This paper explores how context might influence the ways in which these general principles are implemented in a variety of cultures and CALL contexts, including Saudi Arabia, Libya, the U.S., and India. In addition, it suggests research directions that might lead to a better understanding of these principles. The paper concludes with implications and suggestions for CALL research, pedagogy, and practice across contexts.

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, 2011

Teaching in today's classrooms is not the same as it has been in the past; that is what teachers ... more Teaching in today's classrooms is not the same as it has been in the past; that is what teachers claim. There is a new generation of students, with new expectations and capacities, coming into the classroom. The Internet and technology in general are used everywhere to communicate and interact with others. Today, students are looking for different interactions and ways of learning in the classroom. Therefore, technology should be used not only because students are using new technologies ubiquitously outside of the classroom, but also because the use of technology can enrich students' understandings of diversity and culture, which can foster collaboration, participation, and collective intelligence.

The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 2020

This pilot study investigated the impact of reading a written script on the second language liste... more This pilot study investigated the impact of reading a written script on the second language listening achievement of high intermediate English as second language (L2) students. Thirty-five high-intermediate ESL students participated in this study. The participants took part in both the bassline conditions (listening without the script intervention) and the reading intervention condition (listening along with a script). The scores of the tests were analyzed using paired sample t-test. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference between the two conditions. The reading intervention has a major effect on second language listening comprehension performance of L2 learners. INTRODUCTION Second language (L2) learners receive a great deal of knowledge regarding the second language skills and guidelines by listening. Educators try to create the proper environment for learners to develop their listening skills by constructing different listening strategies. Moreover, instructors stimulate the second language environment by using technology such as audio, video texts, and computer-based instructions to advocate both independent and collaborative learning. Many scholars (

Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 2015

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 2012