The effects of computers for English learners in a junior college

Abstract

In this paper, I report the psychological and educational effects of computers in an English class in a junior college. The author used a questionnaire in order to evaluate how the students who studied English in a junior college changed their attitude toward English. The result of the questionnaire showed that they changed the way of thinking toward English in a good way. As for the educational effects, the author used the Minimal English Test (see Maki, Wasada, and Hashimoto (2003)) and analyzed the test scores statistically. The statistical analysis showed that their English-listening ability is significantly changed. This clearly indicates that computers are one of the good tools to improve the students' attitude toward English.