Abstract :
The advent of virtual learning environments in the 21st century academic landscape has made learning English as a Foreign Language accessible and fascinating to students. This qualitative research aimed to shed light on how a virtual learning environment—Edmodo—facilitates learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Conducted at a technical college in the Sultanate of Oman during the third semester of Academic Year 2014-2015 until the first semester of Academic Year 2015-2016, this study elicited through interviews the perceptions of select Omani students on Edmodo as a virtual learning environment. The study revealed the Omani students’ views on the strengths and weaknesses of Edmodo in facilitating EFL learning. It also unveiled the issues and challenges Omani students encountered while using Edmodo.
Keyword :
EFL learning, Edmodo, Omani students, virtual learning environment.