In the context of globalization and digital era, intercultural competence (IC) has been seen an essential target (Shahed, H., 2013). As EFL settings are composed of multi-cultural aspects (McKay, L., 2003), language learners are expected to be able to communicate successfully while moving through that dynamic and complex cultural environment (Choudhury, M., 2013). Therefore, it imposes a huge challenge on EFL teachers (Tomalin, B. & Hurn, B., 2013) towards employing innovative and appropriate measures to improve the efficiency. The paper presents an inclusive research on how e-portfolios compiled with Padlet and Bookcreator websites can help promote EFL students・E・E IC. Such e-portfolios have recently been deemed among awesome digital tools for language learning in a visual-and-audio manner (Melek, D. & Hatice, D., 2015) while offering ample media experience for intercultural communication. Following the action research model cited by Anne Burns (2010), qualitative data were collected and pedagogically analyzed to examine the employment of Padlet- and BookCreator-based portfolios among EFL students at tertiary level in Vietnam. As the results reveal, EFL students become increasingly motivated and efficiently responsive to IC-related situations. Above all, students drastically enjoy compiling and sharing their amazing
In the context of globalization and digital era, intercultural competence (IC) has been seen an essential target (Shahed, H., 2013). As EFL settings are composed of multi-cultural aspects (McKay, L., 2003), language learners are expected to be able to communicate successfully while moving through that dynamic and complex cultural environment (Choudhury, M., 2013). Therefore, it imposes a huge challenge on EFL teachers (Tomalin, B. & Hurn, B., 2013) towards employing innovative and appropriate measures to improve the efficiency. The paper presents an inclusive research on how e-portfolios compiled with Padlet and Bookcreator websites can help promote EFL students・E・E IC. Such e-portfolios have recently been deemed among awesome digital tools for language learning in a visual-and-audio manner (Melek, D. & Hatice, D., 2015) while offering ample media experience for intercultural communication. Following the action research model cited by Anne Burns (2010), qualitative data were collected and pedagogically analyzed to examine the employment of Padlet- and BookCreator-based portfolios among EFL students at tertiary level in Vietnam. As the results reveal, EFL students become increasingly motivated and efficiently responsive to IC-related situations. Above all, students drastically enjoy compiling and sharing their amazing
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